Partnerships Associate

Assist in preparing partner materials: perk pages, partner comms, etc.

Draft and redline partnership terms alongside the Head of VC Partnerships and legal

Track open negotiation items and drive them to close

Build and maintain the systems that run the partnerships function: CRM hygiene, pipeline tracking, reporting dashboards, and partner databases

Document and improve repeatable processes (partner onboarding, referral handoffs, event workflows)

Own follow-up loops across the team — nothing falls through the cracks on your watch

Produce regular reporting on partnership-sourced pipeline and revenue for leadership

0–2 years of experience in partnerships, BD, VC platform, banking, consulting, or a similar fast-paced role (strong internships count)

Exceptionally organized — you naturally track details, deadlines, and follow-ups without being asked

Strong written and verbal communicator, comfortable interfacing with senior external stakeholders

Systems thinker who enjoys building processes and working in tools like Salesforce, Notion, and spreadsheets

Curious about venture capital, startups, and fintech

Low ego, high ownership — willing to do whatever moves the deal forward

Based in San Francisco and will come in office 5 days a week

Exposure to the VC ecosystem (fund internship, platform role, startup BD)

Experience with CRM administration or light data/reporting work

Our people are our most valuable asset. The budgeted salary for this role is up to $140k OTE. Salary may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to pay, Rho offers equity, health/dental/vision, 401(k), and other benefits.

You'll learn how partnerships actually get done — sourcing, structuring, negotiating, launching — while working directly with the leader of the function. High visibility, fast feedback, and a clear path to owning your own partner book.

Diversity is a core value at Rho. We’re passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all those involved with our mission, including employees, contractors, candidates, customers and vendors. We believe every member of the Rho community enriches our ability to provide a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the market, identify problems, and drive solutions that align with our mission. We welcome all qualified applications and support each of our Rho’ers with ongoing professional growth opportunities.