Manager, Strategic Relations

Location: Washington, D.C. Preferred, NY or London Possible

Travel: Up to 25%, including international

Work Style: Hybrid / remote-first with select in-person days/weeks (tracking DC office cadence)

Reports To: IR Managing Partner

Overview

Quona Capital is seeking a dynamic, highly collaborative Manager, Strategic Relations to catalyze a critical inflection point in the firm's growth and strategic ambitions, as it raises two key vehicles. This role is central to strengthening and delivering Quona's value proposition to Limited Partners (fund investors), engaging them and other key stakeholders while acting as connective tissue across the organization and beyond. This cross-functional position plays a key role in Investor Relations and Fundraising, and other strategic initiatives.

You are a mission-aligned operator who is strategic in orientation, analytic in approach, efficient in distilling information, and a tactical executor who can drive projects forward in a global, fast-paced environment. You'll build out Quona's value proposition to our LPs and advance strategic initiatives, based on the needs of our investors as well as the Quona platform and portfolio.

About Quona Capital

Quona Capital is a leading venture and growth equity investment firm focused exclusively on inclusive fintech. We back category-defining financial technology companies that are expanding access to high-quality, affordable financial services for underserved consumers and small businesses.

With a footprint across India and Southeast Asia, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and MENA, Quona brings deep regional expertise to its global investment strategy. Our team is based in dynamic growth hubs including Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Bangalore, Singapore, Cape Town, and Dubai, with presence in Washington, DC, New York, London, and San Francisco.

Founded over a decade ago, on the belief that technology can be a powerful force for financial inclusion, Quona continues to invest in transformative companies driving meaningful change. Learn more about our mission, our team, and our portfolio of inspiring entrepreneurs at www.quona.com.

Core Responsibilities

• Investor Relations: Serve as an integral team member on our Investor Relations & Fund formation team to drive initiatives that strengthen Quona's value proposition and capacity to partner with our Limited Partners and other strategic entities
• Business Development & Client Service: Drive forward and service relationships with priority fund investors and other strategic partners, including crafting bespoke presentations for meetings and developing content in response to inquiries from LPs and other strategic relationships (e.g., anchor cultivation).
• LP Value Add and Support: Identify and set in motion opportunities to drive value to Limited Partners, e.g., through substantive content pieces, custom engagement, and quality strategic events etc. jointly with relevant colleagues.
• Co-investment Program: Coordinate Quona's co-investment offerings to maximize value for Quona LPs, portfolio companies, and Quona itself. Become an expert on the portfolio and strategy to embed into investor communications and outreach.
• Portfolio Management + LP Communication: Work closely with IR, portfolio, and investment teams to analyze and synthesize portfolio company performance and translate data into compelling, investor-ready materials that support capital formation, co-investments, and ongoing LP engagement. Leverage knowledge to ensure quality control of quarterly reports, presentations, and data rooms.
• Operational Enablement: Support the development and consistent use of systems and tools that enhance the delivery of the bespoke client service experience Quona is known for. Drive pipeline acceleration and project management - improving systems to streamline information flow (e.g., CRM, knowledge management, dashboards, investment tracking).
• Strategic Initiatives: Support the Managing Partners and COO to develop and drive forward strategic initiatives for the firm.
• Strategic Project Management: Supports with preparation for partner meetings and internal strategy offsites, project managing workstreams with Partners to execute key strategic initiatives across the firm (e.g., 2025-secondary opportunities and exit planning, investment management improvements)
• Firmwide Goalsetting & Management: Translate the Managing Partner's strategic vision into actionable plans with clear metrics, monitoring KPIs, and driving accountability. Helps prioritize initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and ensure alignment across the partnership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience
• ~5 years of experience in a strategy, investor relations, or chief of staff-type role, ideally in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Management consulting or equivalent experience preferred, as is a graduate degree such as an MBA. Key is an "athlete mentality" - someone resourceful and high-performing, able to navigate ambiguity and problem-solving while driving results.
• Experience working in global and multicultural environments is a strong plus.
• Exposure to Limited Partners and private capital allocators, financial services, corporates, family offices, fintech, and/or venture capital is a strong plus.
• Core Capabilities & Strengths
• Strategic & Tactical: Connects high-level strategic goals with daily execution.
• Communication Pro: Distills complex viewpoints into actionable plans, presentations, and written communications.
• Emotionally Intelligent: Adept at working with global, diverse teams across levels and functions. Thrives in a collaborative environment, values team success over individual credit, and can work behind the scenes to support and elevate others.
• Discreet & Trusted: Proven ability to handle confidential information with care and professionalism.
• Mission-Driven and Hands-On: Embraces the entrepreneurial nature of a growing firm - comfortable with ambiguity, ready to jump in wherever needed, and motivated by making meaningful contributions to a lean, fast-paced team.
• Technical Skills
• Client-Ready Deliverables: High-quality written and visual output suitable for external audiences and brand aligned
• Presentation Mastery: Excellent at presentation tools and the ability to create custom materials and decks for specific audiences
• Strong Data Assessment Capabilities: Ability to work with data to draw insights and also create strong reporting dashboards and data summaries
• Project Management Guru: Ability to align work effort with priority, ability to juggle a high volume of projects and tasks, and collaborate through influence

Compensation & Benefits: We provide competitive, market-aligned compensation and a robust benefits package, including generous paid time off and up to 12 weeks of paid parental or family leave.

Professional Growth: Enjoy an annual professional development stipend to support your career aspirations and continuous learning.

Unique Opportunities: Collaborate with innovative global start-ups, immerse yourself in emerging market ecosystems, and expand your professional horizons. Also experience the excitement of an annual, in-person team offsite in one of Quona's dynamic markets.

A Mission-Driven Team: Join a passionate, driven, and fun team committed to making an impact while fostering a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Candidates of all backgrounds, especially those belonging to underrepresented minorities, are highly encouraged to apply. Quona values entrepreneurial spirit, problem-solving capabilities, and positive attitudes.