Based on the most helpful WSO content, there isn't specific information about the average hours worked in investor relations roles at major PE firms like Blackstone, TPG, or KKR. However, it's generally understood that investor relations roles may offer a better work-life balance compared to investment roles within the same firms.

To give you a bit more context, the private equity industry employees working the most average hours still average 6-8 hours less per week than their counterparts in the investment banking industry. This suggests that while the hours in PE can be long, they may not be as intense as those in investment banking.

Investor relations roles are typically client-facing and involve managing relationships with investors, which can sometimes mean that the hours are more predictable and may not require the same 'on-call' availability that investment roles do. However, during periods of fundraising or other investor-related events, the hours could ramp up.

For the most accurate picture, it would be best to reach out directly to professionals in those roles or check out more detailed threads on the Wall Street Oasis forums that might shed light on the typical hours for investor relations positions at these top firms.

Sources: 2017 Private Equity Report – 8 Category Highlights, What’s the deal with Investor Relations?, Career in Investor Relations for a MF, Best lifestyle PE firms in terms of hours work, comp/size doesn't matter, What kinds of personalities do you find in private equity?

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Quiet period - summer and Christmas (45-55h pw): 9-6/7 minimal weekend work, most shops have the 2week Christmas break which is pretty protected given no investors really reach out during Christmas either

Busy period - LPACs, AGMs, Heavy fundraising periods with large DDQs or RFPs (60-70h pw)- 9-9, might need to stay late sometimes given urgent nature of requests from internal higher ups (deal times or partners) or investor requests.

Overall I think the WLB is really good and as such the comp per hour is very nice. But overall comp obvs not as much as an investment professional.

Note this is more from a junior IR role so more so on the project management / operational aspect as opposed to client relationship management stuff which is more covered by seniors.

 

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