Investor Relations Associate - Chicago, United States - Ironwood Capital Management

Description

About Ironwood

Ironwood Capital Management ("Ironwood") is an alternative investment specialist focused on constructing low-volatility multi-manager hedge fund portfolios that seek to generate consistent and repeatable returns for investors.

Founded in 1996, Ironwood manages approximately $7.0 billion in private and registered funds for a diverse client base of high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors.

Ironwood is 100% employee owned with offices in San Francisco and Chicago.

Internal sales role focused on supporting Ironwood's Investor Relations team to increase efficiency and drive fund flows


Opportunity to:

• Gain sales experience
• Learn effective sales strategy, process, and best practices
• Develop a sound understanding of the hedge fund and alternative investments industry

Responsibilities

• Help drive the sales process through prospecting, appointment setting, trip building, and developing regional sales campaigns and focus lists from sales report analysis
• Provide broad sales support to Ironwood's Investor Relations team including meeting preparation, materials creation and fulfillment, calendar management, CRM and efile maintenance, and additional assignments
• Assist with custom marketing materials as well as adhoc firm projects and initiatives
• Attend periodic client/prospect meetings and conference calls
• Achieve thorough understanding of Ironwood's business, portfolio, operations, and hedge fund industry

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with strong academic record
• 03 years of financial services or sales experience
• Attention to detail is paramount
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and complete projects
• Robust technology capabilities (CRM, database, Excel, and PowerPoint experience a plus)
• Series 7 & 63 licensing must be obtained within 12 months of employment
• Ironwood provides support for the pursuit of relevant professional designations (e.g., CAIA, CFA, etc.)
• Associate will work from Ironwood's Chicago office
• Excellent references

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person