Hedge Fund Investor Relations Specialists

Several years of experience with a finance-related employer (ideally in a public relations, marketing, or investor relations capacity) is necessary to qualify for entry-level investor relations positions. Investor relations managers need at least five years of experience in lower-level IR positions (or in corporate IR positions); IR directors need 10 years of hedge fund or corporate IR AND finance experience.

Investor relations specialists spend much of their time talking with current and potential investors and writing monthly and quarterly newsletters and other documents, so they must have excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Other important traits include attention to detail, good knowledge of the hedge fund industry and trading strategies (e.g., fixed income arbitrage, short selling, long/short equity), and excellent problem-solving ability. Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially in PowerPoint, are also required.