Investor Relations Associate

Kawa is seeking an Investor Relations Associate to support its institutional capital raising efforts and strengthen relationships with current and prospective investors. This role will play a key part in the firm’s fundraising strategy and ongoing investor engagement. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing investor communications, preparing marketing and due diligence materials, and supporting investor onboarding processes as well as outreach. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to deepen their experience in investor relations and gain exposure to institutional fundraising within a dynamic and growing investment firm.

Responsibilities will include:

Fundraising & Strategic Capital Acquisition:

·        Assist with the development of fundraising strategies targeting institutional investors, including pension funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds.

·        Help prepare investment proposals, presentations, and marketing materials that effectively communicate the firm’s strategies, market position, and portfolio performance.

·        Collaborate with Investor Experience, Investment, Legal, and Executive teams to ensure consistency in investor messaging and materials.

Relationship Management & Investor Engagement:

·        Support the team in managing relationships with existing institutional investors, ensuring ongoing alignment with investor priorities and effective engagement.

·        Assist in identifying and researching potential institutional investors to broaden the firm’s funding network.

·        Respond to investor inquiries, providing timely and accurate information while working closely with senior team members to facilitate engagement.

Market Insights & Capital Source Diversification:

·        Conduct market analysis to identify investor trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in institutional fundraising.

·        Support due diligence efforts by gathering and organizing investment performance data, preparing responses to investor requests, and assisting in compliance processes.

·        Help coordinate investor reporting, including periodic updates on fund performance, market insights, and capital-raising activities.

Skills and Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.

· 2-4 years of work experience in institutional fundraising, capital raising, sell-side analysis, banking, or private equity.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Ability to build and maintain relationships with investors, both current and potential.

·        Strong network and relationship-building skills.

·        Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial data.

·        Strong understanding of financial markets, including key trends, instruments, and market dynamics.