What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Distribution and Partnerships, Retail Funds position at AngelList?
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.
\n- 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.
- 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.