Boutique Hedge Fund Capital Raiser
Overview
A boutique investment management firm is seeking an entrepreneurial Head of Investor Relations & Business Development to lead and build its capital raising and investor engagement function.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role suited to someone who thrives in a lean, founder‑led environment and is excited by the opportunity to shape a function from the ground up. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to the investment team while also executing day‑to‑day IR and fundraising activities.
The firm operates with a small, highly collaborative team and is at an exciting stage of its growth, offering significant responsibility, visibility, and scope to influence outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Investor Relations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for existing and prospective investors
- Manage all ongoing investor communications, including:
- Quarterly reporting
- Investor letters and updates
- Ad‑hoc requests and due diligence queries
- Oversee the preparation and refinement of marketing and IR materials (pitch decks, DDQs, factsheets, case studies)
- Coordinate investor meetings, roadshows, and on‑site visits
- Ensure best‑in‑class investor experience with a high‑touch, relationship‑driven approach
Business Development & Capital Raising
- Lead fundraising efforts across current and future investment vehicles
- Develop and execute a clear capital raising strategy in partnership with the founding team
- Originate and manage relationships with:
- Institutional investors
- Family offices
- Wealth managers and other strategic allocators
- Maintain and evolve the investor CRM and pipeline
- Represent the firm at relevant industry events and conferences
Strategic & Operational Contribution
- Act as a trusted commercial and strategic sounding board to the partners
- Help shape the firm's long‑term growth and positioning
- Contribute across functions as needed, reflecting the boutique nature of the platform
- Build and scale the IR/BD function over time, with potential to hire as the business grows
Candidate Profile
Required Experience
- Proven experience in Investor Relations, Business Development, or Capital Raising within hedge funds
- Strong understanding of institutional investors and allocator decision‑making
- Track record of supporting or leading fundraising processes
- Experience working closely with senior investment professionals
Personal Attributes
- Highly entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguity
- Willing and able to wear multiple hats
- Self‑starter with strong ownership mentality
- Polished, credible communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Detail‑oriented while able to think strategically
- Enjoys working in a small, high‑performance, boutique environment
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to own and build the IR/BD function rather than inherit a mature platform
- Direct exposure to founders and key decision‑makers
- Broad, varied role with real influence on the firm's trajectory
- Platform with strong growth ambitions and long‑term potential
- Ideal for someone who prefers impact and autonomy over hierarchy and scale
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