Investor Relations

About the Role

Aquatic is seeking an Investor Relations & Marketing professional to join our team in New York. This role focuses on raising capital for Aquatic by bringing in new commitments from prospective investors and building the firm's reputation across the investor community to support future fundraising. You will also provide market feedback and insights to help improve Aquatic's offerings. This is a highly visible, relationship-driven role that directly contributes to the firm's growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to raise new capital for Aquatic, with a focus on international investors.
• Identify and develop prospective investors through existing and new networks.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing investors, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities for increased allocations.
• Lead all aspects of investor communications, including presentations, monthly distributions, annual update letters, and ad hoc queries.
• Develop and refine the firm's marketing strategy, including a long-term marketing plan aligned with Aquatic's future direction.
• Represent Aquatic at industry events and travel to meet investors in the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
• Staff investor meetings thoughtfully, considering relationship history and investor needs.
• Provide feedback on investor requirements and market appetite to guide business development, firm strategy, and investment sector selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of experience in investor relations, capital raising, or institutional sales at a hedge fund, asset manager, or similar firm.
• Proven track record of raising capital from institutional investors (pensions, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, funds of funds).
• Established network of institutional investor relationships, with international contacts in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of hedge fund strategies and ability to communicate Aquatic's investment approach and performance clearly.
• Experience producing investor materials, including presentations, monthly reporting, and annual letters.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Helpful but not required: experience marketing quantitative or systematic trading strategies.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities with sound judgment and sensitivity to investor needs.
• Action-oriented with a strong bias for action.
• Driven by accountability and internal urgency.
• Nimble and partner-like approach to client relationships.
• Collaborative with strong internal relationship-building skills.
• Ability to represent Aquatic's culture in every investor interaction.
• Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues.
• Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal oversight.

Pay

The base salary for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000-$225,000. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which can be a significant portion of total compensation, and benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
• Competitive 401k plan.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves.

About Aquatic Capital

This is a unique opportunity to join a quantitative investment manager in its early stage of growth. Aquatic's culture is shaped by collaboration, meritocracy, ambition, and calm determination. We are a proud equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, or veteran status.