Italian-Speaking Hedge Fund Investor Relations Associate

Overview

A Europe‑focused alternative investment manager is seeking to hire an Investor Relations Associate to support its capital markets and client engagement activities. The role will involve close interaction with senior investment professionals, existing investors, and prospective allocators across Europe and internationally.

This is an opportunity to join a lean, high‑calibre platform with a strong emphasis on fundamental research, active ownership, and long‑term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day investor relations and client servicing activities across institutional investors, consultants, family offices, and other allocators
• Assist with capital raising efforts, including preparation of marketing materials, pitch books, DDQ responses, and fund documentation
• Coordinate investor meetings, roadshows, and conferences, including follow‑ups and relationship management
• Act as a liaison between the investment team and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication
• Maintain and update investor databases, CRM systems, and reporting schedules
• Assist with performance reporting, portfolio commentary, and periodic investor communications
• Support regulatory, compliance, and operational processes related to fundraising and investor disclosures
• Contribute to ad‑hoc strategic and investor‑driven projects as required

Preferred Background & Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following:
• Investment banking (M&A, ECM, leveraged finance)
• Capital introduction or placement roles
• Asset management, hedge funds, private equity, or alternative investments
• Strong exposure to institutional investors and fundraising processes
• Experience working with investment marketing materials and complex fund structures is highly desirable

Language & Education Requirements

• Italian language skills strongly preferred, or a demonstrable connection to Italy (e.g. university education completed in Italy)
• Fluency in English essential; additional European languages are a plus
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional qualification desirable but not essential

Candidate Profile

• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Commercially minded with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with senior investors and internal stakeholders
• Strong interest in public markets, alternative investments, and active ownership strategies
• Proactive, discreet, and able to operate effectively in a lean, entrepreneurial environment

Role Characteristics

• Exposure to senior decision‑makers and global investors
• Steep learning curve across investments, fundraising, and portfolio dynamics
• Long‑term growth opportunity within a stable, established platform