Investor Relations Professional

Temerity is a dynamic nine person private equity real estate investment firm based in Chicago with offices in New York that provides programmatic co-GP growth capital to real estate operators and developers, see temeritystrategic.com.  Temerity is actively seeking an Associate or VP level Investor Relations Professional to be primarily responsible for investor relations/client service, capital formation outreach and operations, and reporting.  The team member will be a liaison between investors and the firm’s capital formation team and with its investments group, fund administrator and compliance and accounting professionals. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external team members at all levels and be comfortable with significant contact with existing and prospective investors and high level executives.  This candidate must be a well-organized, detail-oriented, flexible, tech-savvy, personable, upbeat self-starter who can accomplish tasks independently and help identify company needs and drive decision-making.  This team member will play an important role for our fast-paced and rapidly growing organization led by industry veterans, Bruce Cohen and Jeff Citrin. As a small and nimble team, we thrive in a collaborative environment and commit to working together, in-office unless business travel dictates otherwise.

 

·         Actively participate in all fundraising efforts and investor outreach
·         Develop and maintain marketing materials, including presentation decks and PPMs, significant interaction with legal counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer
·         Complete questionnaires, data requests, RFPs, and DDQs received from investors, consultants and potential investors
·         Responsible for collecting applicable information and generating all periodic reports
·         Database background research of potential investors
·         Maintain on-going tracking/analysis of investor outreach; responsible for CRM system including data inputs, report production, maintenance of shared data room(s)
·         Direct interface with investors as first point of contact for requests; build investor relationships

·         Interface with accounting team and fund administrator to prepare/distribute capital call and distribution notices to investors
·         Drive real-time process improvements to increase efficiencies and improve the investor experience

·         Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate complex information clearly
·         Self-starter with high integrity and attention to detail who thrives in a collegial, team environment
·         Ability to multi-task and operate within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
·         Highly responsive with a strong desire to work in the best interest of our clients
·         Highly organized and disciplined in approach to completing time sensitive responsibilities
·         Strong analytical, critical and strategic thinking skills
·         Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word)

·         College or University degree and relevant proven work experience required
·         Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of professional experience in an institutional real estate firm or investment banking
·         Knowledge of private commercial real estate required; familiarity with real estate structures a plus; desire to expand real estate industry knowledge and develop investor   relationships required
·         Medical, Dental, Vision & Life/ADD/LTD insurance and FSA
·         401(k)

Job title, compensation and growth trajectory are tied to experience. Base salary and annual bonus potential of 10-25%.