Investor Relations Associate/ Senior Associate

Meraki Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent is seeking an Investor Relations Associate/Senior Associate for a NYC-based private equity firm. You will work with senior leadership on LP relations, fundraising execution, and investor communications.

The role offers broad ownership across the IR function, including quarterly reporting, LP materials and roadshows, with emphasis on leveraging AI tools to identify prospective investors. 4+ years in IR or fundraising within private equity or a placement agent and a Bachelor's in

Qualifications

• 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 translate fund performance and portfolio metrics into investor communications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Investor relations

Fundraising

Communication skills

AI tools familiarity

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Investor Relations Associate / Senior Associate

Private Equity

NYC

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.