About Cross Creek

Cross Creek is an independently owned venture capital firm founded in 2006 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over $1 billion in assets under management, we focus on both direct investments in high-quality late-stage companies and fund investments in leading venture capital firms. Our strategy aims to strengthen ties between private and public investors, delivering above-market returns for our limited partners.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Associate to join our Investor Relations team. This role is ideal for a professional who is energized by outreach, relationship-building, and the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s capital-raising efforts. You’ll play a key role in identifying and engaging potential Limited Partners (LPs), supporting the fundraising process, and assisting with a range of strategic and operational initiatives across the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and engage prospective LPs through research, outreach, and event networking.
• Support senior team members in developing and managing relationships with investors, family offices, and institutional partners.
• Prepare and deliver outreach materials, investor presentations, and follow-up communications.
• Assist with the creation and refinement of pitch decks, investor updates, and marketing collateral.
• Review and organize client and fund materials, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Maintain CRM systems and track investor interactions and pipeline activity.
• Provide general business development and administrative support to the Partnership and Operations teams as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of professional experience, ideally in financial services, investment banking, private equity, or sales/business development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional, client-facing demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM tools and databases (e.g., Salesforce, Dakota).
• Self-starter with the confidence to initiate outreach and engage senior-level professionals.
• Demonstrated interest in venture capital, startups, and/or the broader investment landscape.

Additional Information:

• Must have authorization to work in the U.S. for at least 2 years; we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
• This position is in-person and will be located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Application Instructions:

Please send your resume and cover letter to Jillian Sitka, Director of HR, at [email protected]