Investor Relations Associate – Private Equity (H/F)

Investor Relations Associate – Private Equity (H/F) – Paris

Amrop NESS is the Paris office of Amrop, a global executive search partnership. We have been mandated by a leading European private equity firm to recruit its Investor Relations Associate.

Our client

Our client is an established pan-European private equity firm focused on mid-market buyouts. It manages several billion euros on behalf of a global base of institutional investors. Ahead of its next fundraise, the firm is building out its Investor Relations function.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Investor Relations, the Investor Relations Associate will support the firm’s marketing, investor communication and fundraising activities, and help structure the IR function.

The role is mainly about marketing and project management, with a direct contribution to fundraising and LP relations. You will join a multinational team in Paris and work closely with the Head of IR, the investment team and the finance team.

Key responsibilities

Marketing & project management

• Create and improve marketing and fundraising materials with the Head of IR, the investment and finance teams
• Help develop key investor messages and communication materials
• Take part in organising the Annual General Meeting, LPAC meetings and other investor events
• Help formalise IR processes and tools, including the CRM
• Track fundraising market trends, institutional investor practices and relevant benchmarks
• Help expand the LP base by identifying and qualifying prospective investors for roadshows and conferences
• Contribute to DDQs, ESG questionnaires and other investor requests during the upcoming fundraise
• Manage the virtual data room and prepare answers to ad hoc LP requests with the finance team
• Prepare investor meetings, including briefing notes, and coordinate follow-up actions

Why this opportunity

• Help build an Investor Relations function almost from scratch, alongside an experienced Head of IR
• Get a complete view of how a private equity firm raises capital and communicates with its investors, over a full fundraising cycle
• Take on a visible role in a small team where you will have real autonomy

Profile

• 2–3 years’ experience in investor relations at a placement agent, an investment bank or a private equity firm; marketing profiles from other industries will also be considered
• Good understanding of private equity fund mechanics, or a strong interest in learning them
• Strong project management skills: able to coordinate several stakeholders and deadlines
• Able to turn complex information into clear, compelling materials
• Excellent written and spoken English; French is a plus : International candidates are welcome
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel
• Rigorous and detail-oriented, with good interpersonal skills; creativity is welcome
• Autonomous and able to prioritise in a small, growing team
• Very discreet with confidential information

Location

Position located in Paris