Company Overview
hermeneutic Investments is a best-in-class proprietary trading firm and hedge fund. It deploys research-driven discretionary and systematic strategies as well as makes strategic long-term investments. The partners' decade-long history of success in trading and business building and a firm-wide cultural emphasis on alpha generation, open debate, relentless iteration, and teamwork are key to the firm's continued expansion in a challenging market environment that has hamstrung competitors. A hard-wired emphasis on risk management and opportunistic market participation ensure that hermeneutic Investments will continue its growth trajectory in the coming decades.
Job Overview
We are seeking an Investor Relations Associate to support the firm's investor operations and partner-facing IR execution. This role serves as the internal execution engine for LP onboarding, IR infrastructure maintenance, and investor materials preparation.
This is a high-trust, execution-intensive role where exceptional discretion, attention to detail, and strong organizational discipline are essential. You will coordinate LP workflows, maintain investor databases, draft investor communications, and support Partner interactions with UHNW and family-office investors, enabling Partners to focus on strategy and relationship management.
Responsibilities
LP Onboarding & IR Operations
- Coordinate end-to-end LP onboarding workflows (KYC/AML, subscription documents, signature collection) and liaise with fund administrators, legal, and compliance teams.
- Communicate documentation requirements clearly and consistently to investors, track outstanding items, and maintain clean, audit-ready records.
- Maintain CRM and investor contact database with high data integrity.
- Prepare weekly IR status reports for the Partner and monitor onboarding pipelines and upcoming deliverables.
- Enforce administrative requirements and resolve operational issues efficiently; escalate only when policy exceptions are explicitly required.
Investor Materials & Communications
- Draft investor updates, letters, notices, and presentation decks (first-draft ownership).
- Compile performance and portfolio data into clean, consistent formats and prepare briefing memos ahead of LP meetings.
- Schedule investor calls and meetings, manage logistics, and handle sensitive communications with professionalism and confidentiality.
Cross-Team Coordination
- Gather performance summaries and key updates from research and trading teams.
- Coordinate with COO and fund administrators on reporting cycles and ensure all external materials follow compliance standards.
Must Have
- Exceptional English writing ability and communication clarity.
- High discretion, confidentiality, and maturity in handling sensitive information with a calm, professional demeanor under pressure.
- Strong organizational and execution skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to operate independently within defined boundaries, support senior Partners with minimal hand-holding, and follow escalation rules.
- Zero ego: does not seek visibility or credit.
Preferred background
- Experience in fund administration, private banking, consulting, or asset management.
- Experience supporting UHNW and/or family-office clients.
- Familiarity with KYC/AML processes, subscription workflows, and fund structures.
Interview Process
- CV Screening – We will review your application based on the qualifications and experience outlined above.
- HR Interview – If further clarification is needed, a brief call may be scheduled to better understand your background.
- IR Partner Interview – To understand your experience, overall skill set, and cultural fit.
- CFO Interview – A deep-dive interview into your IR or fund administration experience and skill set.
- Co-Founder Interview – A concluding discussion to evaluate cultural fit, strategic alignment, and how you resonate with the firm’s values.
Company Values
Throughout the process, you'll be assessed for cultural fit through our company values:
- Drive – We believe the best team members are deeply passionate about what they do. That passion fuels their growth, drives them to seek out the best teams, and leads them to hold high expectations of themselves in pursuit of excellence.
- Ownership – We aim to extend ownership as broadly as possible across the firm. In return, we value people who take initiative, step up when needed, and treat the company’s goals as their own.
- Judgment – We value those who see the big picture and focus on what truly drives impact and results. They use time wisely, adapt across domains, and always prioritize outcomes over comfort zones.
- Openness – We foster a culture of open communication, mutual challenge, and shared growth. We believe constructive debate and proactive knowledge sharing lead us closer to the truth—and better decisions.
- Competence – We work with people who bring exceptional intellectual strength. What sets them apart isn’t just what they know—it’s how they use what they know to navigate change, adapt quickly, and contribute meaningfully in fast-changing environments.
- Resilience – We perform under pressure. Markets move fast, and so do we—but we stay grounded, focused, and calm. We embrace uncertainty, learn from setbacks, and adapt quickly without losing sight of long-term goals.
