Investor Relations Associate

Meraki Talent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent is seeking an Investor Relations Associate/Senior Associate for a leading lower middle-market private equity firm in NYC. You will work closely with senior leadership across LP relations, fundraising execution, investor communications and marketing.

This hybrid NYC role offers high-visibility ownership of quarterly reporting, LP materials and engagement with investors, placement agents and consultants. 4+ years in IR or related fields is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in investor relations, fundraising or investor communications in private equity or placement agent.
• Strong written and verbal skills with ability to polish investor materials.
• Understanding of fund mechanics and LP reporting; familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Own quarterly investor reporting process.
• Prepare LP correspondence, annual meeting materials and ad hoc communications.
• Support active fundraises with PPMs, DDQs and LP presentations.
• Manage LP pipelines, CRM and engagement tracking.
• Support LP prospecting and investor research.
• Prepare senior team for LP meetings and roadshows.
• Build relationships with LPs, placement agents and consultants.
• Develop investor-facing marketing materials and firm collateral.
• Support conferences and broader IR initiatives.
• Use AI tools to identify and prioritise prospective investors.

Skills

Investor relations

Fundraising

LP communications

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics

Job description

Investor Relations Associate/Senior Associate

Private Equity

NYC - 4 days office, 1 day WFH

A leading lower middle-market private equity firm are looking for an ambitious Investor Relations Associate / Senior Associate to join their team.

This is a high-visibility, high-ownership opportunity for an ambitious IR professional who wants to work closely with senior leadership across LP relations, fundraising execution, investor communications and marketing.

Key responsibilities:

• Owning the quarterly investor reporting process
• Preparing LP correspondence, annual meeting materials and ad hoc investor communications
• Supporting active fundraises, including PPMs, DDQs and LP presentations
• Managing LP and co-investor pipelines, CRM and engagement tracking
• Supporting LP prospecting and investor research
• Preparing senior team members for LP meetings and roadshows
• Building and maintaining relationships with LPs, placement agents and consultants
• Developing and maintaining investor-facing marketing materials and firm collateral
• Supporting conferences, speaking engagements and broader IR initiatives
• Using AI tools to identify and prioritise prospective investors and improve the efficiency of the IR function

Experience required:

• 4+ years' experience in investor relations, fundraising or investor communications within private equity or a placement agent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce polished investor materials with minimal editing
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to understand fund performance and portfolio metrics and translate them into compelling investor communications
• Familiarity with fund mechanics, waterfall structures and LP reporting
• An interest in and practical experience using AI tools to work smarter and create leverage
• Bachelor's degree required; finance, economics or a related discipline preferred

Why this role?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, senior-level exposure and broad responsibility across the IR function, rather than a narrowly defined role.