Partner: Legal, Compliance & Operations; Venture Capital - FTC

Partner:
Legal, Compliance & Operations (Venture Capital) - FTC

What you'll do:

As Partner – Legal, Compliance and Operations (Venture Capital), you will play an integral role in steering the organisation through a dynamic period marked by fund launches and critical investor engagements. Your day-to-day responsibilities will span operational oversight across HR, IT, finance, legal affairs, compliance management for regulated entities, as well as hands-on administration of multiple funds at different stages. You will be entrusted with managing key personnel within operations and investor relations while acting as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

Success in this role hinges on your ability to foster inter-personal connections throughout the organisation—bringing together teams around shared objectives—and your capacity to coordinate complex projects involving numerous stakeholders. You will also have opportunities to contribute to growth strategy initiatives such as platform development or branding campaigns. If you possess deep experience in venture capital or private equity operations combined with exceptional emotional intelligence and communication skills, this is your chance to make a lasting impact within an inclusive environment.

• Oversee all aspects of operations excluding direct investment decisions, ensuring seamless management of HR processes such as hiring, onboarding, and talent development for the investment advisory entity.
• Coordinate outsourced IT services to maintain robust technological infrastructure that supports the team’s day-to-day activities and long-term strategic goals.
• Manage finance functions including budgeting and preparation of management accounts, collaborating closely with external providers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead legal and compliance activities for FCA-regulated entities, maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures that safeguard regulatory standards across all funds.
• Administer Fund I during its harvesting period by preparing quarterly and annual accounts, conducting valuations, and handling limited investor communications with precision.
• Run Fund II operations by managing final investments, coordinating follow-on activities, overseeing investor management, and liaising with external service providers such as fund administrators, auditors, depositaries, and AIFMs.
• Drive the launch of Fund III by setting up vehicles, organising interim closings, executing first capital calls and investments, and facilitating initial Board meetings.
• Directly manage key team members including the Operations Associate, Head of Investor Relations, and contracted finance professionals to foster a collaborative environment focused on shared success.
• Act as a thought partner to senior leadership including the Managing Partner and Investment General Partner, providing strategic input on growth initiatives and branding efforts.
• Cultivate strong relationships with third-party partners to ensure smooth delivery of services across all operational areas.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Partner – Legal, Compliance and Operations (Venture Capital) position brings substantial experience from leading strategy consulting or legal firms alongside hands-on knowledge of venture capital or private equity operations. Your background should reflect proficiency in managing compliance within FCA-regulated environments as well as comfort working in small teams where interpersonal sensitivity is paramount. You will be adept at interpreting financial data without needing specialist finance credentials thanks to strong analytical skills developed over years in related roles.

Your operational acumen will shine through your ability to streamline processes that underpin everything from HR administration to fund launches. Project management expertise is essential; you must be able to juggle multiple priorities while keeping stakeholders informed through clear communication channels. Above all else, your dependability—combined with genuine enthusiasm for supporting others—will help foster an environment where everyone feels valued.

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