An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Investor Relations professional to join a leading global alternative investment and fund administration business as an Assistant Vice President (AVP). This is a senior role within the Investor Relations function, responsible for managing key client relationships, overseeing operational delivery and providing leadership to a team. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining high service standards while driving continuous improvements across the function.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop strong client relationships, acting as a senior point of contact and escalation point for Investor Relations matters.
- Oversee the team's daily workflow, ensuring deadlines, controls and service standards are consistently met.
- Ensure capital transactions and NAV-related processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Oversee investor and client reporting, ensuring information is accurate and distributed within agreed timelines.
- Ensure operational procedures and best-practice guidelines are consistently followed.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders including AML, Treasury, Fund Accounting, Compliance and Internal Audit.
- Represent Investor Relations at client meetings, on-site visits and auditor engagements.
- Lead regular team meetings and communicate operational updates and key initiatives.
- Identify and implement process improvements across the Investor Relations function.
- Provide coaching, guidance and support to team members, helping to develop the team's technical and operational capabilities.
- Support the implementation of system enhancements and process changes.
- Assist with recruitment and interviewing of new team members.
- Conduct performance reviews and contribute to the ongoing development of the team.
- Represent Investor Relations at management meetings and contribute to wider departmental initiatives.
About You
- 6+ years' experience within Investor Relations, Investor Services, Transfer Agency or a similar function.
- Strong experience within a fund administrator, hedge fund or alternative investment environment.
- At least 3 years' experience in a senior, supervisory or team management capacity.
- Strong knowledge of investor servicing, capital activity and fund administration processes.
- Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
- Proven leadership and people management experience.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing operational improvements.