Investor Relations

Aquatic Capital Management•New York, NY

3h•$150,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Aquatic is recruiting an Investor Relations & Marketing professional to help raise capital and build the firm’s reputation across the investor community. The role focuses primarily on securing new commitments from prospective investors, especially international investors, while supporting future fundraising through marketing and relationship development. The successful candidate will also bring investor feedback and market insights into the firm to inform improvements to its offerings and guide business development, firm strategy, and investment sector selection. The role works closely with senior leadership and colleagues across the firm and represents Aquatic to current and prospective investors in the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It is highly visible and relationship-driven, with work directly tied to the firm’s growth. The position includes developing investor relationships and networks, managing investor communications and materials, refining the firm’s marketing strategy, attending industry events, and traveling to meet investors. Aquatic describes this as an opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager in an early stage of growth. The firm says its culture will be shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 6 years of experience in investor relations, capital raising, or institutional sales at a hedge fund, asset manager, or similar firm.
Demonstrated track record of raising capital from institutional investors, such as pensions, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and funds of funds.
Established network of institutional investor relationships.
Strong understanding of hedge fund strategies and ability to communicate Aquatic’s investment approach and performance clearly to investors.
Experience producing investor materials, including presentations, monthly reporting, and annual letters.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and sensitivity to investor history and needs.
Strong bias for action; accountability and internal urgency.
Nimble, partner-like approach to client relationships.
Ability to collaborate internally and build strong relationships with the current team.
Ability to represent Aquatic’s culture in investor interactions.
Motivation to work in an ambitious environment with driven colleagues.
Self-directed, able to work independently, own priorities, and move work forward with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

International investor relationships in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East are strongly preferred.
Experience marketing quantitative or systematic trading strategies is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to raise new capital for Aquatic, particularly from international prospective investors.
Identify and develop prospective investors through existing and new networks of contacts.
Meet with existing investors, understand their needs and history with Aquatic, and identify opportunities for increased allocations.
Lead investor communications, presentations, and meetings, including marketing materials, monthly distributions, the annual update letter, and responses to ad hoc investor queries.
Develop and refine the firm’s marketing strategy, including a detailed plan for fundraising beyond short-term needs that aligns with the firm’s future direction.
Represent Aquatic at industry events and travel to meet investors across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Staff investor meetings thoughtfully, considering relationship history and each investor’s needs.
Provide feedback on investor requirements and market appetite to inform business development, firm strategy, and investment sector selection.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Competitive 401(k) plan.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Wellness programs.
Casual dress.
Snacks and lunch.
Game room.
Team and company events.
Open environment intended to maximize learning and knowledge sharing.
Generous paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Competitive paid caregiver leaves.
The position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and other compensation; the discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation.