FS Investments is looking for an experienced Investor Relations professional to support its Global Credit business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investor relations, particularly within the alternative investments and credit sectors. The Director will integrate directly into the Global Credit business and serve as a public-facing extension of the Portfolio Managers. The Director will become the primary point of contact for investors, institutions, and other key stakeholders. The candidate is expected to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Global Credit business and the related markets to represent the business effectively.
The Director will be responsible for sourcing new relationships, monitoring and improving investor sentiment/receptivity, crafting earnings presentations, positioning the platform, and working cross-functionally across the firm and sales organization. The Director will become a knowledge expert on the asset classes, funds, and shareholders, by developing an ongoing understanding of the macro, market, industry, and regulatory climates, business objectives, merits/value propositions of various investments and strategies, and target investors/participants, as well as by grasping other key aspects of the Global Credit business.This role requires an initiative-taker with strong intuition, analytical and organizational capabilities, and who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves.
This person must have a business mindset and help drive solutions to day-to-day issues and larger challenges.
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Gain a deep and comprehensive understanding of the Global Credit business to serve as the public-facing extension of the Portfolio Managers.
- Function as a primary point of contact for investors, responding to inquiries, requests, and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective investors, cultivating trust and confidence in the firm's investment strategies and performance.
- Proactively look for and execute upon business development opportunities to enhance the Global Credit business’ brand and market presence.
- Lead investor meetings, calls, and presentations, ensuring all materials are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
- Prepare and distribute regular communications to investors, including quarterly reports, performance updates, and market insights.
- Represent the Global Credit business at key industry events including conferences, research forums and other investor and industry events.
- Monitor and analyze market trends and investor feedback and sentiment, providing insights to senior management to enhance investor relations strategies.
- Collaborate with the marketing and investment teams to develop compelling investor materials and presentations that effectively communicate FS Global Credit’s investment strategies, fund performance, and financial results.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in investor relations, preferably in the alternative investments space, although experience across other asset classes is also valuable.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or other business related major is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, credit-focused investment products, portfolio management, and accounting principles.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, financial advisors, research analysts, and other key industry stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts, market trends, and fund performance clearly and effectively.
- Entrepreneurial oriented with a bias toward action and engagement.
FS Investments: 30 years of leadership in private marketsFS Investments is an alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering attractive returns across private equity, private credit and real estate. Following its 2023 acquisition of Portfolio Advisors, FS Investments now manages over $80 billion for both institutional and wealth management clients around the world, drawing on 30 years of experience and more than 500 employees operating across nine global offices.The firm’s investment professionals manage a wide range of differentiated strategies across private markets and collectively manage relationships with 300+ sponsors.
FS Investments’ active partnership model creates a virtuous cycle of superior market insights and deal flow, which inform the underwriting process and help to generate strong returns.
FS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FS Investments does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms. Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of FS Investments and no fee will be paid.
