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About the Role

This role is responsible for advancing and scaling portfolio growth initiatives across TVG's global portfolio, with a focus on North America. The Principal will partner with investment professionals, portfolio company management, and external partners to support growth through strategic introductions, business partnerships, and talent initiatives. This is a collaborative role requiring relationship building, strategic problem-solving, and hands-on execution to strengthen TVG's growth and partnerships capabilities.

Responsibilities

Partner with TVG investment professionals and portfolio company management teams to identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives that accelerate growth and support strategic objectives across the portfolio.
Build and maintain relationships across the North American venture ecosystem, leveraging these networks to facilitate strategic introductions, partnerships, talent opportunities, and other initiatives that create value for portfolio companies.
Manage and expand TVG's network of advisors, operators, and industry experts, connecting portfolio companies with relevant expertise, talent, and resources.
Design and scale growth programs, tools, and capabilities that strengthen TVG's portfolio support model and enhance support for portfolio companies.
Lead or support strategic projects across the portfolio, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive execution and measurable outcomes.
Measure and communicate the impact of growth and partnership initiatives, providing insights and updates to investment teams, portfolio company leadership, and senior stakeholders.
Exercise a high degree of independent judgment in identifying, prioritizing, and executing growth initiatives across TVG's portfolio.
Independently manage relationships with portfolio companies, advisors, operators, customers, and strategic partners, determining the most effective approaches to support growth and strategic objectives.
Develop recommendations related to growth priorities, strategic partnerships, talent opportunities, events, and portfolio support initiatives.
Consult with Senior Managing Director, TVG, and Director, PSG, and other senior stakeholders on decisions with significant strategic, financial, or reputational implications.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of relevant experience in venture capital, growth equity, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or operating roles within high growth technology companies, or growth and partnerships/platform functions supporting growth stage businesses.
Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field.
Possesses a natural curiosity and a lifelong commitment to learning, balanced by the humility to listen, adapt, and collaborate.
A natural connector who thoughtfully builds a trusted network of relationships over time, prioritizing depth, authenticity, and mutual value over transactional interactions.
Strong judgment, initiative, and problem solving skills to navigate competing priorities, evolving business needs, and a dynamic venture ecosystem.
Strong understanding of the venture capital, growth equity, and technology ecosystem, including founders, operators, investors, advisors, and strategic partners.
Knowledge of growth stage company challenges and growth levers, including commercial growth, talent, strategic partnerships, and operational scaling.
Understanding of portfolio growth frameworks and best practices within venture capital, growth equity, or private markets.
Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools is an asset.
Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships with senior executives, founders, and external stakeholders, with a proven ability to influence outcomes and create value through collaboration.
Experience developing and executing strategic initiatives, partnerships, programs, or projects that drive growth, operational improvement, talent acquisition, or commercial outcomes.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging effectively with senior leadership teams and external partners.
Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Experience working with venture backed or growth stage technology companies is strongly preferred.
A strong network of contacts across the Silicon Valley venture and growth equity ecosystem, with a genuine passion for building relationships.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Skills

Relationship building
Strategic problem solving
Hands-on execution
Project management
Collaboration
Communication
Presentation
Interpersonal skills

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Hybrid
In office collaboration
Remote working

Experience Level

Principal

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

USD $190,000 to $240,000

Benefits

Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Competitive time off
Flexible Travel Program (option to work abroad for up to a month each year)

About the Company

Ontario Teachers' is committed to diversity as a core strength, reflecting and embracing diversity of thought, background, and experience.
They foster inclusion through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
They are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where talent is respected, accepted, and empowered.

Equal Opportunity

Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.