Logo
job logo

Director, Client Systems & Experience

BAM Capital, Carmel, IN, United States


The Director of Client Systems & Experience is responsible for executing and advancing BAM Capital’s investor experience, ensuring it operates consistently and at scale under the direction of the VP of Investor Relations. This role exists to both run and elevate investor-facing programs, reporting, and engagement as the firm grows across funds, strategies, and investor segments.

When this role is done well, investor programs and touchpoints evolve based on how investors engage and where friction occurs. At 3-6 months, success is demonstrated by the launch and steady operation of at least one new investor-facing program or capability that did not previously exist. Quarterly reporting runs end-to-end on a defined process without last-minute intervention. Recurring investor questions decline because new or revised materials answer them directly. Investor programs are actively evaluated, with some materially improved and others deliberately retired or replaced. Escalation to the VP of Investor Relations is limited to high-stakes judgment calls, and leadership can clearly point to concrete Investor Relations capabilities that did not exist a year prior.

Core Responsibilities

Investor Experience

Own the structure and execution of BAM Capital’s investor experience so investor connections and confidence are maintained consistently throughout their investment lifecycle.

  • Own the execution of BAM’s investor experience between reporting cycles and other firm-level milestones, ensuring consistent presence and confidence over time.
  • Design and manage a deliberate cadence of investor touchpoints based on leadership priorities and investor sentiment.
  • Oversee and address routine investor inquiries, check‑ins, and follow ups ensuring timely, accurate responses.
  • Identify investors who appear disengaged, under‑communicated with, or uncertain, and determine and execute appropriate steps to re‑engage them.
  • Handle complex or sensitive investor situations with judgment, clarity, and a calm presence.
  • Maintain accurate investor context/background and follow‑through across CRM and internal systems so investor history, preferences, and open items are not lost.

Success in this role will be measured by consistent engagement between reporting and capital markets activity, and a program is established to identify and re‑engage dis‑engaged investors. Additionally, investor inquiries are resolved accurately and on time, with a measurable reduction in follow‑ups and escalations to the VP.

Own the design, testing, and continuous improvement of the programs that make investor experience consistent and scalable.

  • Identify where investor experience relies on individual effort or institutional memory, and convert those gaps into structured programs, frameworks, or processes.
  • Propose and own investor‑facing initiatives end‑to‑end, from problem definition through execution, evaluation, and refinement.
  • Coordinate with Finance, Asset Management, Legal, Marketing, and Capital Markets to execute investor‑related initiatives end‑to‑end, including gathering inputs, aligning timelines, and resolving dependencies across teams.
  • Design initiatives with clear intent, defined audiences, and a way to assess whether they are working or not.
  • Establish clear ownership, timelines, and standards for IR initiatives so work moves forward without constant oversight.
  • Sunset or revise initiatives that are not delivering value.
  • Examples include onboarding enhancements, investor segmentation, new lifecycle touchpoints, and investor‑portal improvements.

Success in this role will be measured by at least one new investor‑facing program or capability being launched and operating reliably within 3‑6 months, with clear ownership and documented processes.

Investor Communication & Reporting

Ensure IR communication is accurate, internally aligned, and investor‑appropriate.

  • Run the operational execution of quarterly investor reporting, including timelines, coordination with Finance and Asset Management, and final review for clarity and accuracy.
  • Serve as the primary quality‑control checkpoint for investor‑facing materials, ensuring accuracy, internal alignment, and clarity before distribution.
  • Respond to investor questions related to reports, distributions, valuations, or fund activity, resolving most independently and escalating selectively.
  • Identify recurring questions or confusion stemming from reports or updates and work upstream to improve how information is presented.

Success in this role will be measured by investor questions tied to reporting and investment performance decline quarter over quarter due to clearer materials, education, and proactive communication. Additionally, quarterly reporting is delivered on a predictable timeline with minimal last‑minute corrections and no material accuracy issues.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

Build and develop a high‑performing IR team equipped to deliver consistently strong investor experiences and outcomes.

  • Build and coach a high‑performing IR team capable of delivering accurate, investor‑ready work consistently.
  • Set and model expectations for quality, judgment, and ownership.
  • Develop team capability through ongoing feedback, process clarity, and knowledge sharing to increase independence.
  • As the team scales, transition from senior individual contributor to people leader, developing the skills and judgment of direct reports.

Success in this role will be measured by IR Associates operating with increasing independence, producing accurate, investor‑ready work with fewer corrections and less hands‑on oversight. Additionally, team output becomes more consistent and scalable as processes, standards, and judgment expectations are clearly defined and reinforced.

Decision‑Making & Judgement

  • The role is expected to make day‑to‑day and program‑level decisions independently, using context, precedent, and investor impact to guide action without waiting for approval on routine or moderate‑complexity matters.
  • Escalation to the VP of Investor Relations is reserved for high‑stakes situations involving material risk, reputational impact, or novel issues without precedent. Most investor questions, concerns, and operational decisions should be resolved directly.
  • The Director is expected to manage tradeoffs between speed, accuracy, consistency, and investor confidence, making clear, defensible calls when perfect outcomes are not possible and communicating those decisions calmly and transparently to investors.

Qualifications

Required

  • 5‑7 years owning outcomes in client‑facing, high‑accountability roles, where trust, judgment, and accuracy directly affected client confidence, retention, or capital decisions.
  • Demonstrated judgment and composure with sophisticated clients or investors, including navigating sensitive conversations, correcting issues, and making sound calls without escalation.
  • Led programs or initiatives end‑to‑end, from problem definition through execution and refinement, with clear accountability for results rather than participation.
  • Owned and improved structured client servicing workflows, including defining standards, tightening processes, and reducing errors, rework, or dependency on individual knowledge.
  • Directed multi‑step projects across functions (e.g., Finance, Asset Management, Legal, Marketing, Capital Markets, and executive leadership), managing timelines, dependencies, and tradeoffs to completion.
  • Produced investor‑facing communication with final accountability for clarity and accuracy, translating complex financial or operational information into clear, decision‑ready language.
  • Handled complex or sensitive client situations independently, exercising sound judgment, protecting relationships, and resolving issues with minimal leadership intervention.

Preferred

  • Owned investor‑facing responsibilities within investor relations, wealth management, alternative investments, private credit, or real estate investment environments.
  • Executed self‑directed IRA or retirement‑account investment flows, including coordination with custodians and resolution of operational edge cases.
  • Produced or directly supported fund‑ or asset‑level reporting, with accountability for accuracy, consistency, and investor comprehension.
  • Improved CRM or client portal workflows, including data hygiene, reporting accuracy, and operational reliability at scale.

#J-18808-Ljbffr