Senior Associate, Investor Relations | Audax Group ($140k-$155k)
Location: New York
Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco, and London. Since its founding in 1999, the firm has raised over $40 billion in capital across its Private Equity and Private Debt businesses. With more than 400 employees and approximately 180 investment professionals, the firm is a leading capital partner for North American middle market companies. For more information, visit the Audax Group website www.audaxgroup.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Audax Group is seeking an Investor Relations professional to become a key contributor on a high-performing team. The firm’s Investor Relations effort has a high degree of responsibility and corresponding visibility with senior management. The Investor Relations Senior Associate will focus on the Private Debt business in New York and assist in fundraising, reporting, communication and overall relationship management efforts. The role requires the ability to prioritize multiple assigned tasks and deliverables in a deadline-oriented environment. Successful candidates are creative problem solvers who have proven ability to produce results. Attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, quantitative and qualitative reasoning ability and a rigorous work ethic are prerequisites.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communications
Create innovative marketing collateral and work to constantly improve existing presentations
Assist in the drafting and developing of investor communications, including quarterly and annual reports, capital call and distribution notices
Work with Investment and Investor Relations teams to create newsletters or market updates for distribution to both existing and prospective investors
Facilitate internal review process for all external documents
Work with compliance/fund counsel to ensure all communications have the appropriate disclosures and are reviewed and approved by compliance
Client Service and Fundraising
Work with Investor Relations team to handle day-to-day investor inquiries including due diligence questionnaires or ad hoc requests from existing and prospective investors Manage timeline and work with internal teams to draft incoming RFPs/DDQs for prospective investors
Coordinate the preparation of materials for investor meetings including drafting presentations, generating back pocket/support materials, and organizing agendas
Research and create target lists of prospective institutional and HNW investors
Develop, build and maintain deep relationships with internal firm resources including Investment, Finance, Compliance, etc. which are integral to fulfilling investor requests
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, marketing or communications
Demonstrated professional and academic achievement
4-6 years professional experience in a communications or marketing position within a financial institution
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of private debt and private equity industries is a plus
Works well under pressure with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload
Strong work ethic, team player, proactive, attention to detail and positive attitude
LOCATION: New York, NY. 4 days/week in office
For New York City only: The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $155,000. The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and Audax reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. An employee may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation based on performance.
Audax offers a wide range of employee benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, volunteer leave, and vacation), charitable donation match, family support services (including Bright Horizons and Benefit Advocate Center), and a 401(k) in addition to other benefits.