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Associate - Hedge Fund Investor Relations

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BlackRock

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, 3-5 years in hedge funds/asset management, strong organizational skills, proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint, and a proactive mindset. CFA/CAIA progress is a plus.
  • You will coordinate fundraising initiatives, manage investor materials, track CRM data, support reporting, conduct research, organize meetings, respond to requests, and assist with roadshows and events.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in hedge funds or asset management, including roles in investor relations support, operations, client servicing, fund administration, or placement agent support.
  • Understanding of hedge fund strategies, performance evaluation, and risk/return dynamics, with familiarity across institutional and wealth investor segments.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
  • Experience preparing management reporting, pipeline analysis, or internal business updates is advantageous.
  • Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills, particularly in the preparation of investor-facing materials.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience working with CRM systems (e.g., MSD) and structured data is preferred.
  • Progress toward professional designations such as CFA or CAIA is a plus.
  • Collaborative, proactive mindset with strong intellectual curiosity about markets, hedge fund strategies, and allocator behavior.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a central coordination point across internal teams supporting fundraising initiatives, investor onboarding, and ongoing investor servicing.
  • Manage the development, review, and customization of investor materials, including marketing presentations, fact sheets, due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), and strategy updates.
  • Maintain and optimize MSD CRM data, ensuring accurate tracking of investor pipelines, engagement activity, allocations, and feedback.
  • Support management information (MI) reporting and analytics, including pipeline tracking, capital raising progress, regional activity updates, and investor engagement reporting for senior stakeholders.
  • Coordinate internal workflows for capital formation initiatives, including data requests, document management, and cross-functional alignment on deliverables and timelines.
  • Conduct research and analysis on allocator trends, competitor positioning, strategy performance, and broader hedge fund industry developments to support investor messaging.
  • Support the planning and coordination of regional investor engagement activity, including meeting scheduling, investor targeting, and alignment with client coverage teams.
  • Coordinate preparation sessions and internal reviews ahead of investor meetings, roadshows, and allocator events.
  • Assist in responding to investor and consultant requests, including performance data, strategy information, and due diligence materials.
  • Participate in investor calls and meetings, supporting meeting preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions.
  • Support the planning, coordination, and execution of roadshows, including meeting logistics, scheduling, internal briefing materials, and post-meeting follow-up.
  • Assist in coordinating participation in allocator conferences and client events, both virtual and in-person.
  • Develop familiarity with the institutional and wealth allocator landscape, including pensions, endowments, foundations, family offices, private banks, and wealth platforms.
  • Contribute to capturing and synthesizing allocator feedback and market insights to inform strategy positioning and investor communications.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Associate - Hedge Fund Investor Relations role at BlackRock?

The primary focus of this role is on internal coordination and execution across fundraising initiatives, investor servicing, and cross-functional platform activities within the Hedge Fund Investor Relations team.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in London.

What qualifications are required for the Associate position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field is required, along with 3–5 years of relevant experience in hedge funds or asset management.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement in this role?

Yes, the role will evolve to include direct allocator engagement, participation in roadshows, investor meetings, and increasing client coverage responsibilities within 12–24 months, depending on performance and business needs.

What type of investors will the Associate engage with?

The Associate will engage with a diverse allocator base across both institutional and wealth channels, including pensions, endowments, sovereign institutions, family offices, private banks, and wealth management platforms.

What skills are emphasized for this position?

Strong organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, written communication skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint are emphasized for this role.

Are there any professional designations that are preferred for applicants?

Progress toward professional designations such as CFA or CAIA is preferred.

What does the hybrid work model at BlackRock entail?

BlackRock’s hybrid work model currently requires employees to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week.

What employee benefits are offered by BlackRock?

BlackRock offers a wide range of employee benefits including retirement investment tools, education reimbursement, resources for physical and emotional well-being, family support programs, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

What is BlackRock's mission?

BlackRock's mission is to help more people experience financial well-being by supporting investments that strengthen the global economy and enrich the lives of their clients.

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BlackRock

Global investment manager. Technology provider. Helping more and more people experience financial well-being.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1988
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider. Our purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. We help millions of people invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives. We make investing easier and more affordable. We advance sustainable investing because our conviction is it delivers better outcomes for investors. We contribute to a more resilient economy that benefits more people. Together with our clients, we’re contributing to a more equitable and resilient world – today and for generations to come. That’s why, we’re asking bigger questions – of ourselves, our industry, and the world at large. Questions that challenge convention and give rise to new thinking. Because the bigger questions we ask, the bigger actions we can take. Follow us for global insights shaping the economy, innovative thinking around the path to net zero and more information on culture and careers at BlackRock.

Benefits

  • Financial Well-being

    We help more and more people experience financial well-being – which applies as much to you as it does to our clients. At BlackRock, you’ll have access to our competitive retirement plan as well as financial coaching and educational resources to help you build a sound financial future.

  • Healthcare

    We provide a great selection of benefits and programs to help you manage health care costs, live a healthy lifestyle and find the right care, whenever you need it.

  • Physical well-being

    We know that physical well-being is an important component of maintaining your overall health – both now and in the future. Our comprehensive physical well-being benefits help you stay active, eat better and feel energized.

  • Life management

    We know managing life, work and everything in between can be difficult. So, whether you need a little R&R or time to tend to other matters, Flexible Time Off allows you to take time away from work, stress free, to focus on moments that are important to you.

  • Emotional well-being

    We understand emotional resilience is key to helping you thrive – in your life and at work. Whether you’re looking for ways to handle life’s many challenges, reduce your stress or boost your happiness by volunteering your time in service to others, our resources can help you navigate all kinds of situations.

  • Professional well-being

    Focus on your strengths and build the​ expertise you need to further your career. Our BlackRock Academies, structured training by​ program and employee networks, provide resources for​ meaningful networking, skill building and professional as​ well as personal growth.

  • Pay for Performance

    Our pay for performance approach means your total compensation reflects individual, business and company performance. For our full-time employees, total compensation includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus.