Principal, Teachers' Venture Growth - Strategic Growth & Partnerships

The Principal, Strategic Growth & Partnerships will play a key role in advancing and scaling portfolio growth initiatives across TVG's global portfolio, with a particular focus on North American assets. This highly collaborative role combines relationship building, strategic problem solving, and hands-on execution to support portfolio company growth through strategic introductions, business partnerships, advisor network connectivity, targeted events, talent, and growth initiatives.

About the role

This individual will be a trusted partner to both investment professionals and management teams, delivering differentiated support that helps portfolio companies achieve their strategic objectives. The role strengthens TVG's North American growth and partnerships capabilities by developing scalable programs, deep relationship networks, and technology tools that create meaningful impact across the portfolio.

Who you'll work with

This role works in close partnership with Ontario Teachers’ Portfolio Solutions Group (PSG) to support portfolio growth across TVG's portfolio. The Principal will collaborate with TVG investment professionals, portfolio company management teams, and PSG colleagues to identify, develop, and execute initiatives that accelerate growth and create portfolio value.

This is a highly external-facing role requiring proactive relationship building across the venture and growth equity ecosystem in North America and the U.S. The Principal will engage with founders, executives, operators, advisors, customers, strategic partners, and talent networks to create opportunities for portfolio companies.

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 value-creating initiatives 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 independent judgment in identifying, prioritizing, and executing growth initiatives, managing relationships with portfolio companies, advisors, operators, customers, and strategic partners.
• Develop recommendations related to growth priorities, strategic partnerships, talent opportunities, events, and portfolio support initiatives.

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.
• 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.

Skills

• Natural curiosity and a lifelong commitment to learning, balanced by humility to listen, adapt, and collaborate.
• A natural connector who thoughtfully builds trusted relationships over time, prioritizing depth, authenticity, and mutual value.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills to navigate competing priorities and a dynamic venture ecosystem.
• 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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is USD $190,000 to $240,000. The exact placement within the range will be determined by an assessment of the incumbent’s knowledge, skills, and experience relative to the requirements of the role and internal peers. This role is also eligible to participate in Teachers' annual incentive plan.

Benefits

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage.
• A flexible work environment combining in-office collaboration and remote working.
• Competitive time off.
• Flexible Travel Program, allowing you to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year.