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…