What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hedge Fund Marketing / Investor Relations position at Kerrisdale Capital Management LLC?
Location: New York City
How to apply: Please visit www.kerrisdalecap.com/hiring and click through to "Investor Relations / Marketing" for more information on how to apply. Please do not apply via LinkedIn.
Kerrisdale Capital is is seeking a Hedge Fund Marketing / Investor Relations / Business Development professional to support the firm’s investor communication and capital raising efforts. This individual will work closely with senior leadership on a broad range of marketing, client service, and fundraising activities, helping the firm communicate its strategy, maintain strong relationships with current and prospective investors, and execute a professional, detail-oriented fundraising process.
This role is well suited for a mid-level professional with experience in hedge fund, private equity, investment management, or institutional financial services marketing who combines strong communication skills with excellent organization, follow-through, and judgment. The ideal candidate is polished, highly detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
Also open to candidates with financial analyst backgrounds (investment research, investment banking, equity research) aspiring to transition to marketing and investor relations roles.
Responsibilities:
The Marketing Associate will support the firm’s investor relations and business development efforts across a range of functions, including:
Investor Relations & Client Service
- Help manage communications with current and prospective investors
- Coordinate follow-up materials, information requests, and ongoing investor correspondence
- Support the preparation of investor update materials, due diligence responses, and other external communications
- Assist in maintaining high-quality service levels for existing investors and contacts
- Track investor activity, meeting notes, and follow-up items to ensure a disciplined process
- Help manage prospective investor pipelines and outreach processes
- Coordinate meetings, calls, and presentations with allocators, consultants, family offices, and other prospective investors
- Prepare and tailor marketing materials for different audiences and stages of the fundraising process
- Assist with diligence processes for new investor onboarding
Marketing Materials & Content
- Help prepare, update, and refine pitch decks, firm overviews, due diligence questionnaires, one-pagers, and other marketing materials
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across all external-facing documents
- Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers on content, formatting, and production of materials
- Maintain organized and current repositories of approved marketing materials and responses
Process Management & Reporting
- Maintain CRM and investor contact databases with accuracy and discipline
- Help track fundraising activity, pipeline developments, and related reporting
- Support event planning, conference logistics, and investor meeting coordination where applicable
- Assist with internal organization around investor targeting, follow-up, and business development priorities
Qualifications
- Experience in investor relations, capital raising, fund marketing, business development, or client service within hedge funds, private equity, asset management, placement agents, or related financial institutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal judgment
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and maintain a high standard of accuracy under tight deadlines
- Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and CRM or contact management systems
Preferred
- Prior experience supporting institutional fundraising for an alternative asset manager
- Familiarity with DDQs, subscription/onboarding processes, and investor diligence workflows
- Experience preparing marketing materials for institutional investors, family offices, and consultants
- Understanding of hedge fund structures, strategies, and allocators
Personal Characteristics
- Highly polished and professional
- Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized
- Strong sense of ownership and follow-through
- Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information
- Clear communicator with sound judgment
- Collaborative, resourceful, and comfortable wearing multiple hats
- Interested in financial markets and the hedge fund industry
About Kerrisdale Capital
Kerrisdale Capital is an alternatives investment firm focused on fundamental research and opportunistic investments in public markets. The firm conducts deep research and takes both long and short positions.Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.