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