Head of Distribution and Partnerships, Retail Funds
New York City, NY / San Francisco, CA
AngelList – Asset Management /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Opening Retail Access to Venture
Innovation builds the future and creates opportunity. Yet everyday investors remain locked out. We’re here to change that.
For decades, only a select few well-connected participants could access America’s most promising private companies. That changes with USVC: an SEC-registered vehicle designed to open up top-tier, multi-stage venture capital to everyone. AngelList is supporting the launch with a strategic partner RIA managing the fund. No accreditation. No decades-long lockups. No stacked carry. Just access to tomorrow’s defining companies in a single ticker.
About the Role
You will own USVC’s distribution strategy from ideation to implementation. You will be responsible for standing up and scaling channel partnerships, building a high-performance sales team, and executing on marketing strategy and brand positioning to drive AUM growth.
Job Responsibilities
- Build and scale a new product across multiple channels, targeting $1B in AUM inflows within a year.
- Build and lead a national sales team, with a focus on recruiting, training, and cultivating a performance-driven culture.
- Develop sales enablement tools—playbooks, collateral, and education—to support advisor-led growth.
- Develop KPIs and success metrics for pipeline, conversion, and channel productivity; report to leadership and the Board.
- Shape and execute brand and marketing strategies in coordination with marketing lead across media, distribution partners, and direct channels.
Qualifications
- 10+ years in asset-management distribution, including placing registered interval/tender-offer in retail channels.
- Deep relationships across RIAs/IBDs/aggregators; experience negotiating platform economics.
- Strong command of FINRA/1940-Act/Securities Act distribution rules and compliance workflows.
- Data-driven operator who can build repeatable playbooks and dashboards.
- Startup/operating experience with a lean team is a plus.
Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to reshape how the public invests in innovation. You’ll come in at the founding level to help build a world-class team at the forefront of venture and fintech, backed by AngelList’s platform and reputation. If you’re ready to build something industry-defining—and unlock access for millions—let’s talk.
