Associate - Job #2010

Our client is a differentiated venture investment platform focused on identifying and scaling breakthrough technologies and emerging companies. The firm combines venture investing, company building, and operational support with a highly entrepreneurial approach to investing. Our client is seeking an Associate to join its investment team in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role is a generalist seat spanning portfolio management, cross-functional projects, investor relations, and fundraising, with the mix shifting as the fund's needs change. The ideal candidate has worked directly with limited partners, has relationships across high-net-worth family offices, and can own a multi-month workstream with limited direction. Responsibilities: Own projects across portfolio management, investor relations, and the firm's corporate and research partnerships Work with portfolio companies on company formation, readiness, and operational initiatives Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for limited partners, including high-net-worth family offices Plan and run the annual LP meeting Prepare LP communications, quarterly reporting, and fundraising materials Support fundraising for the fund and for portfolio companies' later rounds, including Series B and beyond Prepare investment memos, meeting pre-reads, and other written materials Conduct research on markets, technologies, competitors, and industry trends Support senior team members across investment analysis and meeting preparation Qualifications: 3–8 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or a comparable investor-facing role Direct experience preparing materials for and working directly with limited partners Established relationships with high-net-worth family offices and a working understanding of how they evaluate managers Experience supporting fundraising for a fund, portfolio companies, or both Strong written communication and attention to detail; the firm documents heavily and shares context in writing Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to carry a multi-month workstream to a fixed date Strong financial and analytical foundation Experience in a venture-backed startup or operating environment is a plus Ability to work effectively with incomplete information and ambiguity Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in AI, emerging technologies, and company building Collaborative, low-ego, willing to roll up their sleeves, and comfortable operating in a demanding environment Fluency with modern AI tools and interest in AI-native workflows Based in or willing to relocate to the SF Bay Area #J-18808-Ljbffr Pinnacle Group