Investor Relations Associate

Firm: Alternative Investment ManagerPosition: Investor Relations AssociateLocation: Stamford, CT5 days in officeBase: 90-115k + bonusExperience: 2-5yrsJob DescriptionThe Investor Relations Associate will play an integral role in supporting the firm's senior leadership by delivering high-quality client service and marketing support. This position will serve as the IR point of contact and is responsible for coordinating investor and prospective investor communications, responding to data requests, preparing reporting and marketing materials, and managing ongoing client and prospect engagement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.Firm DescriptionMy client is an alternative investment advisor offering institutional investors access to high-quality fundamental managers through their Alternative Investment Platform. Investments include private equity structured revenue share funds, commingled funds, direct co-investments, and capacity rights options. The firm is a value-based organization committed to making a difference in the lives of their stakeholders. My client is aligned around core principles of integrity, excellence, and communicating authentically. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors such as alignment, ethics, compliance, and diversity are part of our values-based approach.Qualifications:The Ideal Candidate Should· Value integrity and possess high ethical standards.· Have strong written and verbal communication skills.· Enjoy providing excellent communication and customer service to internal and external clients.· Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and follow established processes.· Take pride in timely execution of a varied and dynamic to-do list dictated by internal and external needs.· Be a team player with the ability to communicate and work well with all members of the organization.All Candidates Should Have· Undergraduate degree required.· 2-5 years of experience in Client Services, Investor Relations, or a related role within financial services.· CRM experience a plus.Responsibilities:Firmwide Client Service and Marketing· Manage the firm calendar and coordinate scheduling with senior members of the team.· Take notes during meetings with current and prospective investors and coordinate follow up.· Prepare materials for firm events, investor meetings, and internal and external calls.· Improve IR repeatable processes, reporting workflows, and technology tools.· Maintain CRM systems to track investor interactions, pipelines, and communication efforts.Existing Client Service, Communication and Request Management· Coordinate regular investor and prospective investor communications, including monthly/quarterly reports, investor letters, performance updates, calls, and meetings.· Maintain client request log, track and coordinate timely response.· Prepare responses to investor inquiries regarding strategy, performance, risk, liquidity, and operations.Prospective Client Pipeline, Marketing Process and Onboarding· Support marketing efforts across the firm.· Manage and refine prospective client pipeline.· Identify prospective leads and add to pipeline.· Assist in the completion of RFIs, marketing pieces and DDQs for institutional investors, consultants and prospective clients.