Salary Range
$100,000+Overview
Private equity investor relations specialists manage relationships with current investors (who are known as limited partners) and market funds to prospective investors (e.g., high-wealth individuals, funds of funds, pension funds, insurance companies, and family offices). Serving as the major point of contact between investors and the private equity (PE) firm, investor relations specialists keep investors up to date regarding the fund. This career requires a multidisciplinary set of skills in communications, marketing, finance, and law. At smaller funds, the role of investor relations specialist is often combined with that of marketing specialist.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Enterprising
Hands On
Outgoing
Career Ladder
Managing Partner
Investor Relations Director
Investor Relations Manager
Business Analyst/Assistant Investor Relations Manager
Related Professions
- Investment Underwriters
- Private Equity Accountants and Auditors
- Private Equity Business Development Directors
- Private Equity Chief Dealmakers
- Private Equity Compliance Professionals
- Private Equity Financial Managers
- Private Equity Lawyers
- Private Equity Marketing Specialists
- Private Equity Research Analysts and Associates
- Private Equity Risk Managers