Our client, a middle market fund, is looking to hire an Associate to their Chicago based Investor Relations team. This person will focus on creating marketing materials for investors, responding to investor requests, creating pitch decks, and conducting market research. The team is excellent, and the role is highly diverse in nature. Requirements: Provide timely responses to daily investor and prospect inquiries Manage and monitor fundraising activities Drive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) Own Marketing Material creation/updates Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years experience Familiarity with market-leading data access CRM tools and Salesforce Strong data analysis skills Excel Familiarity with the institutional asset management and credit/direct lending a plus Ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders