Italian/Spanish-speaking Investor Relations Associate
A well-established and highly respected hedge fund platform is looking to hire an Investor Relations Associate to support its growing client coverage efforts across Southern Europe, with a particular focus on Italy, Spain and France.
Working directly alongside the Head of Sales for the region, this individual will play a key role in servicing existing investor relationships, supporting fundraising initiatives, coordinating client communications, and helping drive business development activities. The position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and provides a clear path towards becoming increasingly client-facing over time. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to develop a career within investor relations and capital raising in the alternatives industry.
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with the Head of Sales in covering institutional and intermediary clients across Southern Europe.
- Assist with investor servicing, relationship management, and ongoing client communications.
- Support fundraising and business development initiatives, including meeting preparation, follow-up and pipeline management.
- Coordinate responses to investor requests, due diligence questionnaires, and ad hoc information requests.
- Prepare marketing materials, presentations and investor reporting content.
- Maintain CRM records and support broader sales and investor relations processes.
- Work collaboratively with investment, product, operations and marketing teams to ensure a high standard of client service.
- Over time, take on increasing responsibility for direct client interaction and relationship management.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience within investor relations, sales support, client services, fundraising, business development or a related function within asset management, alternatives, private markets or financial services.
- Strong interest in hedge funds and alternative investments.
- Fluent English required.
- Italian and/or Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Commercial mindset with a willingness to learn and develop into a client-facing role.
- Adaptable, proactive and eager to build a long-term career within investor relations.
Candidate Profile
The firm is open to candidates from a variety of investment strategy backgrounds and does not require prior hedge fund experience. Individuals coming from traditional asset management, private markets, long-only investments or other alternative investment sectors will be considered, provided they demonstrate strong client orientation, intellectual curiosity and the desire to learn.
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