Investor Relations Associate

Investor Relations Associate - Merit Management Group

Full-time, on-site

Johnston, Iowa

Merit Management Group is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and scaling lower middle-market operating companies. Our roots are in construction, skilled trades, and service businesses, but we seek opportunities to acquire and grow strong, cash-flowing companies across all sectors. Our team partners with investors and operators to build durable businesses that make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Role Overview

The Investor Relations Associate plays a critical role in supporting the firm’s deal analysis, capital-raising efforts, investor engagement, and deal pipeline development. This position bridges the gap between investors, acquisition opportunities, and internal deal teams — ensuring efficient communication, thoughtful outreach, and clear analysis of opportunities. Reports to: Director of Investor Relations.

Key Responsibilities

Investor Onboarding

• Manage the onboarding process for new investors, including documentation, data room access, and follow-up communication to ensure a seamless experience.

CRM & Pipeline Management

• Maintain and optimize the CRM to track investor activity, capital allocator pipeline, and communication cadence.
• Build and manage a structured outreach calendar with targeted follow-up.

Deal Pipeline & Analysis

• Review a minimum of five CIMs weekly, summarizing key deal points and providing clear recommendations on whether to advance or decline.
• Support the investment team by flagging strategic fits and identifying red flags early.

Capital Allocator Outreach

• Build and maintain a pipeline of capital allocators for ongoing relationship development.
• Conduct at least five new outreach efforts per week and maintain a consistent cadence of follow-up meetings.

Content & Communication

• Publish a minimum of 3 relevant LinkedIn posts per week to support firm visibility, thought leadership, and investor engagement.
• Collaborate with the team to align messaging with current acquisition activity and market trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field (preferred).
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in M&A, Private Equity, Real Estate or Business Development.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in investor relations, capital markets, or private equity preferred.
• Proficiency in reviewing and summarizing CIMs and investment opportunities.
• Skilled with CRM platforms and relevant communication platforms for professional outreach.
• Self-starter capable of thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Success in This Role Looks Like:

• Consistent pipeline activity with measurable investor touchpoints.
• Clear, concise deal summaries that drive decision-making.
• Growing visibility and engagement with target investor audiences.
• A seamless onboarding experience for every new investor.
• Financial analysis and creative thinking.
• Ability to independently manage and execute projects with limited supervision.

Apply via LinkedIn or send a resume and cover letter to careers@meritmgt.com.