What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Investor Relations & Fundraising position at Korn Ferry?
Our client, a leading specialist private equity firm, is seeking to hire an experienced executive to help lead investor relations and capital formation initiatives. Working closely with the firm’s leadership team and Head of Capital Formation, the successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing the franchise and driving long-term enterprise value.
This individual will be responsible for all aspects of capital formation, including fundraising strategy and execution, limited partner coverage, investor relations, team leadership, and product development. In addition, they will serve as a strategic partner to the firm as it evaluates both organic growth opportunities and potential inorganic initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring 6 years of direct private markets fundraising and investor relations experience. Strong analytical skills, a polished and credible client presence, and the ability to independently drive complex processes are essential. This is a high-impact opportunity within a sophisticated, collaborative investment platform.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Proactively identify, cultivate, and advance new institutional investor relationships across pensions, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, family offices, and consultants.
- Lead targeted investor mapping efforts to thoughtfully expand the firm’s LP base beyond historical relationships.
- Develop and manage a prioritized pipeline of new prospects, ensuring disciplined coverage, segmentation, and follow-through.
- Coordinate complex LP diligence processes, including DDQs, follow-up requests, data room management, and legal documentation workflows.
- Maintain CRM and pipeline tracking discipline to ensure visibility into fundraising progress and investor engagement status.
- Participate in investor meetings alongside senior leadership, demonstrating credibility, preparation, and thoughtful engagement.
- Provide real-time market feedback and investor intelligence to help refine positioning and messaging.
- Act as a credible liaison between investment partners and limited partners, ensuring consistent and accurate communication.
Salary : $400,000 - $500,000