Global Head of Investor Relations

Overview

Shaw & Partners, a global advisory firm with capital-driven agility of a private investment fund and a long-term partnership approach to capital, seeks to appoint aGlobal Head of Investor Relations . This newly elevated role will be instrumental in shaping the firm’s investor engagement strategy and ensuring consistent, high-quality communication with a sophisticated base ofinstitutional investors, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across key international markets. This position requires a seasoned investor relations executive with a global perspective, capital markets expertise, and a nuanced understanding of both private and public investment strategies. The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, a strategic mindset, and proven experience engaging complex, cross-border investor ecosystems.

Location: Global, with preference for Monaco; hybrid working arrangement combining remote and on-site presence.

Reporting Line: Chief Executive Officer / Chief Financial Officer.

Languages: Fluency in English and French is mandatory; proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin is preferred) is essential to support engagement across Greater China and international investors.

Travel: Flexible, global travel required.

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience; includes performance-linked incentives and long-term alignment mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Investor Engagement
• Define and execute a comprehensive, global investor relations strategy aligned with the firm’s capital formation, fundraising, and transparency objectives.
• Serve as the principal representative of the firm to the global investment community, including institutional investors, family offices, UHNW clients, analysts, and rating agencies.
• Position and articulate the firm’s investment philosophy, financial performance, market positioning, and long-term value creation strategy.

Capital Formation & Relationship Management

• Lead investor engagement initiatives across key geographies including Europe, Greater China, and the Middle East.
• Strengthen existing relationships while identifying and cultivating new partnerships with leading allocators of capital.
• Coordinate bespoke investor interactions, including one-on-one meetings, capital introduction events, investor days, and industry conferences.

Messaging, Disclosure & Market Intelligence

• Oversee all investor communications, ensuring messaging consistency, regulatory compliance, and brand alignment across touchpoints.
• Prepare and review earnings materials, quarterly reports, investment updates, offering memoranda, and regulatory disclosures.
• Monitor market trends, competitor positioning, and investor sentiment to inform strategic decision-making at the executive and board level.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Team Leadership

• Partner closely with the CEO, CFO, investment committee, communications, legal, and compliance teams to ensure alignment across all external communications.
• Advise and prepare senior executives for investor interactions and public engagements.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global investor relations team.

Candidate Profile

Professional Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in investor relations, capital markets, fundraising, or investment banking, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role .
• Demonstrated success in engaging institutional LPs, UHNWIs, family offices , and sovereign wealth funds across global markets.
• Deep understanding of financial modeling, fund structures (closed and open-ended), investment products, and valuation methodologies.
• Track record of managing complex investor communication strategies in both public and private capital environments.

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline required; MBA and/or CFA designation strongly preferred.

Competencies

• Exceptional strategic communication, presentation capabilities tailored to sophisticated investors.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and cultural fluency.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and across time zones.
• A natural relationship builder with credibility, poise, and executive presence.

Application process

• Interested applicants are encouraged to provide a detailed curriculum vitae along with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Selected applicants will be contacted with further instructions.

Shaw & Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. All applications will be assessed fairly and without discrimination, in accordance with best practices and relevant legislation ensuring equal access to employment.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services