Corporate Access Manager

About the Opportunity

A highly successful investment platform is seeking a Corporate Access professional to join its front-office team in New York. The organization manages capital across multiple investment strategies and maintains a significant presence in global public markets. The investment team combines deep fundamental research with data-driven insights to identify opportunities across sectors and geographies.

This role will serve as a key liaison between investment professionals, corporate issuers, and the brokerage community, helping coordinate meaningful interactions that enhance research efforts and support investment decision-making. The position offers significant visibility across the investment organization and external market participants.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Engagement & Event Management

• Coordinate and oversee the scheduling of company meetings, management presentations, site visits, conferences, and investor events.
• Manage the logistics and execution of corporate access initiatives across multiple investment teams.
• Develop processes to prioritize engagement opportunities based on investment objectives and research needs.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate investor relations teams, executive management teams, and brokerage partners.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external stakeholders and represent the investment platform professionally in the marketplace.
• Cultivate new issuer relationships and expand access to relevant management teams globally.

Broker Strategy & Vendor Oversight

• Partner with brokerage firms to maximize access opportunities and ensure alignment with the investment team's priorities.
• Participate in discussions surrounding broker evaluation, budget allocation, and service effectiveness.
• Assist in negotiating and managing external relationship agreements where appropriate.

Strategic Planning & Reporting

• Monitor corporate access activity, spending, and engagement metrics.
• Develop reporting and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of corporate access efforts.
• Help establish scalable frameworks for corporate engagement planning and resource allocation.

Market Presence & Brand Development

• Enhance the firm's profile among corporates and sell-side partners.
• Support initiatives designed to strengthen the firm's reputation as a thoughtful and engaged institutional investor.
• Develop outreach strategies that foster long-term relationships within the investment community.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating at the intersection of investing, relationship management, and business strategy. They should be able to:

• Build credibility with portfolio managers, analysts, and senior investment professionals.
• Effectively engage with investor relations teams and corporate executives to facilitate productive interactions.
• Advocate for the firm's interests when working with brokers and external service providers.
• Establish thoughtful frameworks for evaluating and prioritizing corporate access opportunities.
• Communicate the value of corporate engagement programs and navigate commercial discussions confidently.
• Represent the organization with professionalism, maturity, and strong judgment.

Candidate Profile

• 4+ years of relevant experience within corporate access, investor relations, equity research, capital markets, or institutional investing.
• Experience on either the buy side or sell side is required; prior corporate access experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and a relationship-driven approach.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and negotiate effectively with external parties.
• High level of professionalism, executive presence, and organizational skills.
• Exposure to marketing, communications, or brand-building initiatives is advantageous.
• Based in New York or willing to relocate to the area.