Investor Relations Associate

Job Description About Davidson Kempner Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP is a global investment management firm. Founded in 1983, Davidson Kempner is headquartered in New York and has offices in Philadelphia, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Mumbai and Abu Dhabi. Our Firm invests globally and opportunistically across the capital structure, in a variety of credit and equity strategies as well as real assets. We apply our multi-dimensional, research-driven investment process to evaluate and execute a diverse range of transactions across asset classes, geographies and market cycles. We target complex, global situations where our experience and expertise can unlock value. We bring together exceptional people from different disciplines and backgrounds who are energized by the challenges of navigating complexity. We look for people who demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills, innate curiosity, creativity and embrace diverse viewpoints to calibrate their decisions. These differentiators make our people successful beyond a specific job at Davidson Kempner but throughout their journey with us over many years. Position Summary We are seeking two innovative, collaborative, and detail-oriented Investor Relations Associates to support both our Client Services and Product Management functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, high-volume environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Product Management: - Assist in the creation of product marketing content (i.e. pitchbooks, monthly reporting, etc.) - Own the diligence process for a specific fund, from basic client inquiries to requests for proposals - Collaborate with team members across the firm to guide the production of monthly and quarterly materials such as credit sheets, portfolio exposures, investor breakdowns, and quarterly letters Client Services & Product Management: - Coordinate with our fund administrator, to manage audit confirmations, capital activity, financial statements, and investor profiles - Maintain and reconcile monthly reporting including balances, transactions, statements, and transparency reports - Serve as the primary contact for Citco postings including investor letters and marketing materials - Manage contact updates, sub docs, offering materials, and compliance-related reporting (KYC, ERISA) - Ensure timely and accurate distribution of RORs, estimates, and monitoring reports. - Maintain organized client folders and ensure all relevant documentation is saved and accessible Required Skills & Qualifications - Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of Salesforce, Backstop, working with an administrator (Citco), Atlas, Intralinks, and Seismic - 24 years experience in investor relations, client services, or financial operations preferred - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume workflows - Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally - Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment - The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, and comfortable navigating systems such as Responsive, Seismic. Atlas and Intralinks. - The ideal candidate should have experience with a fund administrator and interacting with clients Preferred Qualifications - Experience in private equity, hedge funds, or alternative investments - Familiarity with compliance and regulatory reporting (e.g., KYC, ERISA) - Prior involvement in investor events or marketing content creation Davidson Kempner is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (actual or perceived), medical condition, HIV status or any other legally protected status in all hiring and employment decisions. We endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities, who are pregnant or have related medical conditions, as required by law. If you need an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please contact us. Candidates who receive conditional offers will be required to submit to a pre-employment background verification which may include a criminal background check. Such screens will be conducted in accordance with applicable legal requirements and the results of such screens will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If it is found at any stage of the recruitment process or after commencement of employment that any information provided was false, incomplete, or misleading, the offer of employment may be withdrawn or appropriate employment action, up to and including termination of employment, may be taken in accordance with law. General Terms: 1. This posting is for information only and does not constitute an offer of employment. Nothing contained herein creates any obligation on Davidson Kempner to hire any candidate. We may modify, pause, or withdraw this role or the recruitment process, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. 2. Role descriptions are illustrative and may evolve. Candidates may be expected to perform other related functions expected from a person handling such a function. 3. Selection and shortlisting shall be based on organizational requirements, role-fit, and such criteria as may be determined for the position at our discretion. Our selection decisions are final and candidates should not expect to receive reasons or separate communication in the event they are not shortlisted. 4. Davidson Kempner does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Applications shall be considered only through official channels/domains. Candidates are advised to disregard and report any solicitations for money or unofficial communication purporting to be from Davidson Kempner. 5. By applying, you acknowledge that your personal data, including sensitive personal data, may be processed by Davidson Kempner for recruitment and assessment purposes in accordance with its data privacy policy and applicable law, and you consent to such processing by submitting this application.