Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco, and London. Since its founding in 1999, the firm has raised over $38 billion in capital across its Private Equity and Private Debt businesses. With more than 400 employees and over 160 investment professionals, the firm is a leading capital partner for North American middle market companies. For more information, visit the Audax Group website www.audaxgroup.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Audax Private Debt is seeking an Investor Relations Senior Associate or Vice President to become a key contributor on a high-performing fundraising team. The firm's Investor Relations effort has a high degree of responsibility, interacting externally with Limited Partners and internally with senior management. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, Private Debt, the Senior Associate/Vice President will focus on supporting the overall Fundraising efforts for the Audax Private Debt business and primarily assist in supporting the Head of the Investor Relations Team in managing the fundraising activities, strategy, reporting, communications, and overall relationship management efforts.
The role requires the ability to understand Audax Private Debt's various products and vehicles. Successful candidates are creative and proactive problem solvers who can prioritize multiple tasks and deliverables in a deadline-oriented environment. Attention to detail, quantitative analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a rigorous work ethic are prerequisites. Prior work experience in leveraged finance and/or private markets investments is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Head of Investor Relations with senior level projects and management reporting responsibilities, territory management, and other strategic business development initiatives
• Interact closely and build relationships with the Fundraisers to support their outreach efforts, business development and marketing initiatives
• Assist in materials and support needed for maintaining existing and new investor relationships
• Working alongside the Head of Investor Relations, lead the management and organization of the annual Private Debt Advisory Board Meetings, Annual General Meeting, Advisory Board Calls, Investor Days, Webinars, etc.
• Organize and lead the communication with Advisory Board members in preparation for meeting and other LP and prospecting events
• Manage and track Private Debt Investor Relations Conferences and Events Calendar
• Stay informed of market trends, investor preferences, and regulatory changes to inform fundraising strategies and tactics
• Liaise with Business Solutions on ad hoc reports and modify existing reports
• Develop and maintain deep cross-functional relationships with Investment, Finance, Accounts Payable, Marketing, Tax, and other internal teams
• Articulately communicate the requirements and status of various high-level projects with key internal stakeholders in a knowledgeable, clear, proactive and professional fashion
• Proactively provide timely communication and transparency to internal and external stakeholders on projects when required

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, economics, accounting, marketing or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within a financial institution, investment firm or alternative asset management firm
• Knowledge of private debt or private equity industries preferable
• Working knowledge of CRM databases (Dynamo, Salesforce) or alternative investment databases (Preqin, Dakota), is a plus
• Demonstrated track record of being an exceptional project manager with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Strong proficiency with Excel
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, communicate clearly and make informed decisions and recommendations
• Superb written and verbal communication skills for building relationships and conveying complex information effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong work ethic with proven ability to work well under pressure, be resourceful, and manage competing priorities effectively
• Strong team player; ability to cultivate and foster solid working relationships with colleagues, including teams within different departments and offices
• Results oriented individual, who has an inquisitive nature and desire to dive deep into the asset class

TRAVEL:

• None expected

LOCATION:

• New York, NY; 4 days/week in office expected

For New York City only: The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $210,000, depending on experience and title. The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and Audax reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. An employee may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation based on performance.
Audax offers a wide range of employee benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, volunteer leave, and vacation), charitable donation match, family support services (including Bright Horizons and Benefit Advocate Center), and a 401(k) in addition to other benefits.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Audax Management Co. is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that Audax Group and its affiliated entities do not accept unsolicited resumes from a third-party recruiting agency not currently under a signed agreement. Any unsolicited resume that is sent to directly to Audax Group or one of its affiliated entities, or its employees, including those submitted to hiring managers by a third-party recruiting agency not currently under a signed agreement, will be considered property of Audax Group. If a third-party recruiting agency submits a resume without an agreement, Audax Group or its affiliated entities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the third-party recruiting agency. Any third-party recruiting agency should contact either a member of the Talent Acquisition or Human Resource team at Audax Group, in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service based upon a specific job opening.