Senior Associate Investor & Client Relations

Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Fund Management / Private Credit / Alternative Investments
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Reporting to: Managing Partner / CEO

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Associate - Investor & Client Relations to join our Singapore-based licensed fund management platform.

The role will have a broad mandate covering investor relations, fundraising support, client servicing, portfolio operations and stakeholder management across the firm's investment activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a Singapore-based licensed fund management company, family office, asset manager or alternative investment platform, with a strong understanding of VCC structures and sub-funds, investment products and fund operations.

This is a hands-on role suited to an individual who is comfortable working across investor engagement, fund administration, portfolio reporting and fundraising activities, and who can independently manage multiple workstreams in a fast-growing investment platform.

Key Responsibilities

Investor Relations & Client Servicing

• Manage day-to-day relationships with existing and prospective investors, including family offices, HNWIs, institutional investors, wealth managers and strategic partners.

• Serve as a key point of contact for investor queries and requests.

• Coordinate investor onboarding, KYC/AML documentation, subscriptions, capital calls, distributions and other investor-related processes.

• Prepare and coordinate periodic investor communications, portfolio updates and fund performance reports.

• Maintain accurate investor records, CRM and fundraising pipeline information.

• Coordinate investor meetings, calls and follow-ups with senior management.

Fundraising Support

• Support the Managing Partner / senior management in ongoing fundraising initiatives.

• Research, identify and develop relationships with prospective investors across Singapore and international markets.

• Prepare investor presentations, teasers, information memoranda, portfolio updates and other fundraising materials.

• Coordinate investor due diligence, data-room requirements and follow-up requests.

• Track fundraising pipelines, investor engagement and conversion through to subscription/commitment.

• Support co-investment opportunities and bespoke investment solutions for qualified investors.

Fund & Portfolio Operations

• Support the management and monitoring of multiple investment portfolios and funds.

• Coordinate with fund administrators, auditors, banks, legal advisers, tax advisers and other external service providers.

• Monitor portfolio reporting, cash flows, repayments, distributions, maturities and other investment-related activities.

• Assist with preparation and review of NAV, financial, portfolio and investor reports.

• Maintain investment and portfolio records and ensure timely flow of information across internal and external stakeholders.

• Support monitoring of portfolio covenants, documentation and key investment events.

VCC & Fund Structures

• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of the Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) framework, including sub-funds and related fund administration processes.

• Support the operational management of VCCs, sub-funds and other investment vehicles.

• Coordinate with fund administrators and professional advisers on fund-level operational and governance requirements.

• Assist with documentation and processes relating to subscriptions, redemptions, distributions and other fund activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate effectively across investment, operations, finance and compliance functions.

• Manage day-to-day interactions with investors and external service providers.

• Ensure timely and professional responses to investor and stakeholder requests.

• Support senior management in managing key strategic relationships.

Team & Process Management

• Work closely with junior team members and provide guidance on investor servicing and operational processes.

• Help develop efficient processes for investor reporting, CRM, pipeline management and portfolio monitoring.

• Take ownership of assigned projects and ensure timely execution.

• Contribute to building institutional-quality investor relations and operational processes as the platform scales.

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within a:

  • Singapore licensed fund management company

  • Family office

  • Asset management firm

  • Private credit / private equity / venture debt platform or

  • Other regulated investment management business.

• Good practical understanding of VCC structures and sub-funds.

• Experience working with multiple investment portfolios, funds or investment vehicles.

• Good understanding of fixed income, private credit, structured credit, venture debt or alternative investment products.

• Prior exposure to fundraising and investor relationship management.

• Experience dealing with family offices, HNWIs, institutional investors, wealth managers or other sophisticated investors.

• Experience in fund / portfolio operations and investor reporting.

• Strong organisational and project management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with senior management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.

• CFA or other relevant professional qualification preferred.

• Experience in private credit, venture debt, direct lending or alternative fixed-income investments.

• Existing exposure to Singapore fund administrators, auditors, banks, legal advisers and other fund service providers.

• International investor exposure, particularly across Asia, Japan, Australia, India or the Middle East, would be an advantage.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Investor & Client Relationship Management

• Fundraising Support

• Private Credit & Fixed Income

• VCC & Sub-Fund Knowledge

• Portfolio & Fund Operations

• Investor Reporting

• Stakeholder Management

• Financial & Analytical Skills

• Project Management

• Strong Communication

• Attention to Detail

• Ownership & Accountability

• Team Collaboration

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with senior management of a growing Singapore-based alternative investment platform.

• Exposure to private credit, structured finance and alternative investment opportunities across emerging Asian markets.

• Direct interaction with institutional investors, family offices, HNWIs and strategic investment partners.

• Broad exposure across fundraising, investor relations, portfolio management and fund operations.

• Opportunity to take increasing responsibility as the platform and assets under management grow.