Investor Services Associate

RA Capital Management, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

RA Capital Management seeks a detail-oriented Investor Services Associate in the greater Boston area to support investor transaction processing, reporting, and workflows with the fund administrator. Reporting to the Manager of Investor Services, you will work in a data-driven environment and collaborate across Investor Relations, Legal, and Finance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in investor services.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to document workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and coordinating with the fund administrator.
• Coordinate investor documentation and reporting requirements.
• Manage investor due diligence requests and information delivery.
• Process subscriptions, redemptions, AML/KYC compliance support.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and internal teams for transfer requests.
• Handle FATCA/CRS reporting in coordination with tax authorities.
• Maintain internal capital activity reporting and reconcile data.
• Oversee incoming cash and fund clearance.
• Respond to investor inquiries promptly with cross-functional support.
• Verify reporting against source files before distribution.
• Develop and maintain standard workflows for recurring requests.
• Support development of marketing and due diligence materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Process documentation

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Imagine if you had the skills, knowledge, and teammates to both understand the root of the world’s most pressing problems and build the technologies and companies best positioned to solve them. RA Capital has done exactly that for more than two decades, backing bold ideas in medicines to further human health and now expanding into Planetary Health to improve how efficiently we utilize the world’s precious resources.

RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexibly—seed to IPO and beyond, anywhere in the world—with $10 B+ under management and a culture that prizes curiosity, rigor, and collaborative debate. We are investors who not only fund companies but get elbow deep in building them. From helping them recruit talent to helping them recruit patients for their studies to helping match them to strategic partners and even going to Washington to win reforms, RA Capital’s large team has people with nearly every relevant expertise one might need to turn an idea into a cure that actually helps people.

If you live for first-principles problem-solving with great colleagues, thrive on complexity, and want to do meaningful work that ripples across industries and ecosystems, you’ll feel at home at RA Capital. Here, questions are welcomed, ideas are tested, and victories are shared. Even our lawyers are creative and engaging. And don’t get us started on our compliance team’s wicked sense of humor; nothing about what we do is boring.

Are you ready to bring your creativity, discipline and collaborative spirit to help us invent the future? Join us and you’ll collaborate daily with investors, founders, physicians, biologists, engineers, economists, and reform advocates who think in systems and act with urgency.

Join us to invent a happier, healthier, more productive future - and have fun doing it.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Investor Services Associate to join our team. Reporting to the Manager of Investor Services, this individual will play a key role in supporting investor transaction processing, reporting, and coordinating workflows with the fund’s administrator. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, proactive team player who thrives in a data-driven environment anda brings a strong understanding of best practices in investor servicing and reporting. This role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing team at the intersection of finance and life sciences, with significant exposure to investor relations and operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with new client onboarding, coordinating with the fund administrator to ensure a smooth and accurate process.

Coordinate investor documentation and reporting requirements, and maintain current contact information and distribution lists internally and with the fund administrator.

Manage investor due diligence requests, collaborating with internal stakeholders to gather and deliver accurate, complete, and current information.

Coordinate with the fund administrator to process subscriptions and redemptions, support AML/KYC compliance, and resolve investor-related transaction issues, ensuring documentation and transaction details are accurate and up to date.

Coordinate with outside legal counsel and internal Legal and Accounting teams to execute and document investor transfer requests.

Manage FATCA and CRS-related reporting obligations in coordination with tax authorities.

Maintain internal reporting of all capital activity, including new issue status and PIO percentages, reconciling data with administrator records and resolving discrepancies before sign-off.

Oversee the incoming cash process to ensure timely review and fund clearance.

Monitor the shared Investor Relations inbox and take ownership of incoming requests, acknowledging inquiries the same business day and coordinating complete, timely responses with Investor Relations, Legal, and Finance. Provide coverage for time-sensitive items during critical periods, including outside standard business hours.

Research investor and internal requests using available resources, ensuring all questions and relevant details are addressed and bringing proposed solutions when escalation is needed.

Verify quantitative reporting, including investor counts, subscription totals, and share and NAV calculations, against authoritative source files before distribution.

Develop and maintain process documentation and standard workflows for recurring investor requests.

Support the development and maintenance of marketing and due diligence materials, staying current on fund communications to ensure investor responses and materials reflect the latest information.

Contribute to client service administration projects as they arise.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance.

3–5 years of relevant experience in investor services and reporting, preferably within a hedge fund or fund administrator.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong process management skills, including the ability to document workflows and take ownership of recurring responsibilities.

Proactive, self-directed approach to problem-solving, with the ability to research independently and exercise sound judgment when escalating questions.

Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems is a plus.

Must be based in the greater Boston area.

Ability to work a hybrid schedule with four days on-site in our Boston office.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Compensation

RA Capital Management is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Pay for this position will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and current market conditions.

In addition to base salary (listed below), employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Total Rewards

We take pride in offering a comprehensive employee benefits program as a key part of overall compensation. Our Total Rewards include:

Employer-paid monthly premiums for health, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness benefits and programs to support physical and mental well-being

Resources and perks that enhance work-life balance and financial security

We’re dedicated to helping our employees thrive professionally and personally.

Massachusetts base pay range

$80,000 - $110,000 USD

RA Capitalis an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please reach out to [e-mail] for assistance.