Aduro Advisors is looking for bright and talented individuals to join our team working to support top-tier clients in the Venture Capital & Private Equity space. We're seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Head of Partnerships to own Aduro’s key strategic relationships and ecosystem activation strategy. 

Why Aduro? 

We’re not your typical fund administrators. We’re modern, innovative, and backed by deep industry experience, allowing our clients to focus on investing while we handle the details. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with thoughtful and adaptable service while leveraging best-in-class technology. 

We thrive in a people-first culture where each team member can impact the success of the business. We do this by investing heavily in training and development programs, providing ample opportunities for growth, and focusing on fostering a culture of collaboration and community. 

The Head of Partnerships will work closely with the VP of Sales and Business Development, CCO and CEO to identify, develop and expand key strategic relationships across the VC and PE ecosystems. 

Here is the type of work you will do:

• Leverage a deep understanding of the venture capital and private equity ecosystems to cultivate and lead relationships with key strategic partners across banking, legal, tax & audit and other service providers 
• Design and implement formal partnership frameworks that amplify Aduro’s service lines, driving mutual value and increasing client stickiness through integrated service delivery 
• Collaborate with Marketing team to produce bespoke, co-branded initiatives -  including curated GP dinners, roundtables, and virtual programming - to drive high quality lead generation for Aduro and our partners
• Serve as a primary face of the firm at hosted and sponsored industry events, maintaining a sophisticated presence that strengthens relationships with both clients and market influencers
• Own “Partner-Sourced Leads” and “Partner-Sourced Revenue” targets, tracking the pipeline from initial referral to closed-won contract
• Develop and deliver messaging and tools that empower partner teams to articulate Aduro’s unique value proposition and key differentiators within their own networks to drive meaningful referrals
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the fund administration landscape and competitor dynamics to effectively position Aduro’s offerings

The salary for the Head of Partnerships position is $175,000-$220,000. Salary is determined based on current market data and candidate experience level. This role is eligible to participate in the Aduro Bonus Program and an employee Equity Plan.

Perks of Working at Aduro:

• Competitive salary 
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company holidays 
• 401k with Employer Match
• Company-wide social events and programs
• Dog-friendly office in downtown Denver

• 8+ years’ experience within a business development, partnerships or client relationship-focused role in the venture capital or private equity community
• Prior experience in managing strategic relationships with high profile partners 
• Significant knowledge of the venture capital industry and the service offering of a fund admin and other key service provider categories
• Strong written and verbal communication skills through a variety of mediums
• Comfortable with software systems including Salesforce, Gsuite, Microsoft Office, Box, Slack