Business Development and Investor Relations Associate
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Saratoga Springs, NY, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Sales
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, real estate, communications or a related field.
- Two to three years of relevant experience in investor relations, business development, capital formation, placement agency, private equity, real estate, investment banking, wealth management or anothe
- Strong interest in private markets and real estate investing; familiarity with private fund structures, fundraising processes and performance metrics is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate responses to sophisticated investor questions.
- Confident, professional and thoughtful in direct investor interactions by phone, email and in person, with strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to prioritize competing requests, manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Experience with CRM, investor portal, data room or project-management tools is a plus.
- Proactive, intellectually curious, responsive to feedback and eager to learn. The ideal candidate is resourceful, collaborative and willing to roll up their sleeves to support the team wherever needed
Full description
Overview
Prime Group Holdings, LLC, a vertically-integrated private equity real estate firm specializing in self storage and other alternative real estate asset classes, has an exciting opportunity for a Businesss Development and Investor Relations Associate at its headquarters in Saratoga Springs, NY.
With $6.7 billion in assets under management, Prime Group is among the largest private owners and operators of self-storage properties globally, with a portfolio of 320+ self-storage assets across 28 U.S. states, three Canadian provinces, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, totaling 24+ million rentable square feet. The firm manages three flagship funds on behalf of a global investor base, including Prime Storage Fund III, the largest self-storage dedicated fund ever raised.
Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY, Prime Group employs 700+ professionals and maintains a regional office in Jupiter, FL and Manhattan, NY along with investment originations offices in Denver, CO; Hackensack, NJ; Yorktown, VA; and Calgary, Alberta. The firm’s 21-person senior leadership team is supported by specialized teams across sourcing and acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, compliance and legal, property management, information technology, transactions and financing, marketing, accounting, training, and other core functions.
Prime Group’s performance is rooted in a culture of respect, teamwork, ethical business practices, accountability, and persistence. The firm places significant value on the relationships it has built with customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders. PitchBook has recognized Prime Group as one of the top 10 real estate value-add fund managers in its 2023 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables.
Position Summary:
Prime is seeking a highly motivated Associate to support the firm’s business development and investor relations efforts. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with meaningful exposure to existing and prospective investors, active fundraising initiatives and the full range of investor communications. The Associate will work closely with senior members of the Investor Relations team to deliver a high level of service to Prime’s investor base.
The Associate will build toward increasing responsibility over time. Initially, the role will be performed in close partnership with, and with review and guidance from, the Investor Relations team. As the Associate develops knowledge of the firm, funds and investor base, they will take on greater ownership of investor outreach, call preparation and participation, written communications, diligence responses and relationship management.
The right candidate is smart, polished and proactive; comfortable communicating with investors by phone and email; and able to manage a high volume of varied requests. While the Associate will be expected to take initiative and exercise sound judgment, senior team members will provide context, feedback and review, particularly on investor communications, diligence responses, fundraising strategy and new relationship development.