Investor Relations Associate, Private Debt

About the role

Based in New York, Audax Private Debt is a leading debt capital partner for North American middle market companies. Since its inception in 2000, the firm has invested $52 billion in support of over 295 private equity sponsors.

Audax Private Debt provides tailored financing solutions for its clients through a comprehensive range of offerings that includes first lien, stretch senior, unitranche, second lien, and subordinated debt, as well as equity co-investments. Audax Private Debt is an experienced and trusted partner with senior leadership averaging 35 years in private credit and 23 years working together at the firm through multiple economic cycles.

For more information, please visit audaxprivatedebt.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Position Summary

Audax Group is seeking an Investor Relations Associate to become a key contributor on a high-performing and expanding team. The firm's Investor Relations effort has a high degree of responsibility, interacting externally with Limited Partners and internally with senior management. The Associate will primarily support the Audax Private Debt business in New York, by assisting in both client relations and fundraising efforts.

The role requires the ability to understand Audax Private Debt's various products and vehicles. Successful candidates are creative problem solvers who can prioritize multiple tasks and deliverables in a deadline-oriented environment. Attention to detail, quantitative analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a rigorous work ethic are prerequisites. Prior work experience in leveraged finance and/or private markets investments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Client Relations and Fundraising

• Prepare presentation and support materials for investor meetings
• Work with Investor Relations team as well as existing and prospective investors to respond to inquiries related to product offerings, including due diligence questionnaires, RFPs, and ad hoc requests
• Assist in content management related to Audax Private Debt products and offerings
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and craft responses that accurately convey the attributes of Audax Private Debt
• Develop and maintain deep cross-functional relationships with Investment, Finance, Compliance, Tax, and other internal teams
• Gather and maintain information on competitors to help better position Audax' offerings

Communications

• Create innovative marketing collateral that clearly communicates the strategy and value proposition of Audax Private Debt products (e.g., presentations, fact sheets, PPMs, etc.)
• Assist in the drafting and developing of investor communications, including quarterly and annual reports and letters
• Create materials for investor events, including investor meetings/conference calls and advisory board meetings
• Compile market data and liaise with Investment and Investor Relations teams to create market updates
• Facilitate internal review process for all external materials, including with the Investment team, Compliance and/or Legal team

Requirements/qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, economics, accounting, or marketing
• Demonstrated professional and academic achievement
• 2-4 years of prior experience within an investment bank or alternative asset management firm, preferably in a marketing or investment position
• Proficiency of PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong quantitative skills, including knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to cultivate and foster solid working relationships with colleagues in other offices
• Inquisitive nature and desire to dive deep into the asset class
• Works well under pressure with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Strong work ethic, team player, proactive, attention to detail and positive attitude

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Location

• New York, NY.
• 4 days/week in office.
• These in-office requirements may change based on the needs of the business.

Pay and benefits

The base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $155,000. The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and Audax reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. An employee may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation based on performance.

Audax offers a wide range of employee benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, volunteer leave, and vacation), charitable donation match, family support services (including Bright Horizons and Benefit Advocate Center), and a 401(k) in addition to other benefits.