Vice President, Investor Relations

Position:  Vice President, Investor Relations

Reports to:  Director of Investor Relations (Business Development)

About Wafra:

Wafra is a global alternative investment manager with over $30 billion of assets under management across a range of alternative assets, including strategic partnerships, alternative and traditional real estate, and real assets. Behind these strategies are talented professionals, principally in New York and other financial centers, who bring expertise and experience to deliver strategic, reward-focused solutions.  At Wafra, we look at the long-term, with our clients, our partners, and our employees.

Department/Position Summary:

Wafra pursues excellence in all areas of its operations and activities and the Business Development team is no exception.  Business Development is charged with capital formation and ongoing relationship management and the Investor Relations (“IR”) function supports all aspects of the team’s fundraising activities, client service efforts and public relations strategy. The Vice President of Investor Relations will be tasked with communicating Wafra’s investment strategies to existing partners, prospective investors, and the public.  The ideal candidate will develop an understanding of Wafra’s products and over time, take ownership of marketing collateral and investor deliverables.  Additionally, the Vice President of Investor Relations will work closely with Wafra’s internal and external resources to develop a curated media strategy that best positions the brand for success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and edit marketing materials across a range of investment products
• Facilitate fund reporting deliverables and other investor touch points, including investor letters, quarterly newsletters, ad hoc investment updates and value creation initiatives
• Review and project manage investor diligence requests, including DDQs (due diligence questionnaires), RFPs (request for proposals) and ad hoc questions, ensuring timely, accurate and appropriate responses
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the firm’s products with an ability to communicate complex investment updates in a clear and concise manner
• Liaise with public relations and marketing agencies to execute Wafra’s media engagement and brand strategy, including the drafting and editing of press releases, social media content and video brand assets
• Coordinate annual investor events and participate in onsite and virtual investor meetings
• Develop strong working relationships across various Wafra teams and execute cross functional projects and ad hoc requests as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-7 years’ experience, preferably with a private equity firm, hedge fund, investment bank or other asset manager
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and sense of accountability
• Highly organized, diligent, and meticulously detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively

A good faith estimate of the Base Salary Range is: $125,000-$175,000 with the possibility for a discretionary bonus.  All duties and responsibilities of this role are expected to be conducted on-site at the Company offices.

Please send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Vice President, Investor Relations”

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Wafra Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.