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Investor Relations Manager

Sanderson King, New York, NY, United States


Investor Relations Associate / Manager Location:

New York (on-site)

Compensation:

$150,000 – $300,000 + carry potential

The Opportunity We are partnering with a high-performing, globally connected venture capital firm with over $1B AUM, investing across AI, infrastructure, robotics, energy, space tech, and life sciences.

With a track record of backing multiple category-defining businesses, the firm is now hiring its first dedicated Investor Relations professional. This is a unique opportunity to build and own the IR function, working directly with senior leadership and a world-class LP base.

The Role This position sits at the centre of the firm’s capital ecosystem, focused on managing and expanding relationships with institutional investors, while supporting fundraising and co-investment activity.

You will work closely with both the investment team and LPs, gaining exposure to live deals and playing a key role in the firm’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day management of LP relationships, including endowments, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds

Deliver high-quality investor communications, including portfolio updates and reporting

Support fundraising efforts and engage prospective institutional investors

Structure and execute co-investment opportunities (SPVs) alongside LPs

Partner with the investment team across the full lifecycle (seed through to growth)

Build and maintain CRM systems to ensure best-in-class investor tracking and processes

Candidate Profile Experience

2–5 years’ experience in investor relations, fundraising, or a related field

Background within a top-tier venture capital / private equity firm, investment bank (bulge bracket or elite boutique), or leading management consultancy

Skills & Expertise

Experience working with or fundraising from institutional LPs

Strong financial modelling capabilities, particularly in relation to co-investments or SPVs

Experience preparing investor materials and portfolio updates

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Education

Strong academic background, ideally from a leading university

Personal Attributes

Intellectually curious with a strong interest in venture capital and technology

Commercially minded with excellent communication skills

Comfortable operating in a lean, high-performance environment

Why This Role?

First IR hire with full ownership of the function

Direct exposure to top-tier global LPs

Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-growth investments

Clear pathway to broader involvement in the investment process

Highly competitive compensation with upside through carry

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