Investor Relations Director

Investor Relations Director Published 1 week ago

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a proactive and commercially driven Investor Relations VP or Director to accelerate capital-raising efforts across multiple investor segments in the U.S. market. This role is focused on new business generation and relationship development, with a wide investor remit - from institutions to insurance, endowment and Foundation. You will be responsible for originating and developing relationships, representing Tikehau's platform and strategies, and helping position the firm as a key partner for U.S.-based allocators seeking differentiated alternative investment solutions.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

New client origination: Proactively identify and approach prospective clients across the U.S., leveraging your expertise and network.

Sales strategy execution:

Lead the entire business development cycle: from lead generation, pitching, and negotiation through onboarding and ongoing relationship management; Product and asset class knowledge: Develop an in-depth understanding of Tikehau Capital's products and asset classes, including Private Debt, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Capital Market Strategies, to effectively communicate their value proposition to clients;

Collaboration:

Work closely with local offices to ensure alignment in sales strategies and execution, fostering strong collaboration and communication channels; Territorial development: Map out and develop underpenetrated geographies, with targeted outreach and relationship-building activities. Travel as necessary to attend meetings, events, and conferences;

Reporting:

Utilize tools such as Salesforce, Pardot, and Excel to track sales activities, analyse data, and generate reports to inform decision-making and optimize sales performance; Additionally, you will be expected to: Develop a comprehensive understanding of local regulatory frameworks governing financial products to ensure compliance in all sales activities; Plan and execute local events to promote the Tikehau Capital brand and enhance awareness within the target markets; Maintain a strong command of Tikehau Capital's investment strategies, deal pipeline, and fund performance to effectively communicate key insights to clients; Translate complex investment concepts and performance data into clear, compelling narratives tailored to a private wealth audience, across both written materials and verbal interactions. 

Profile:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Language skills: fluent in English, French is a plus, enabling effective communication with clients and colleagues across multiple regions.

Experience:

minimum of 10 years of business development or fundraising experience, preferably within private markets or alternative investments.

Location:

based in New York, with willingness to travel.

Fundraising track record:

Proven ability to raise assets or unlock new distribution opportunities across multiple investor types.

Excellent communicator:

capable of translating complex investment strategies into clear, compelling narratives.

Market knowledge:

strong understanding of the United States and Canada markets, with the ability to adapt sales strategies accordingly.

Interpersonal skills:

excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse client profiles and tailor solutions to their needs. Must hold current and valid FINRA securities licenses.  Permanent Full time 190,000 - 250,000 gross per year 9 W 57th St 45th floor, New York, NY 10019, USA