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I don't work in IR, however, it isn't a bad role from what i've been exposed to. Despite all the shit-talk from hardos, it's not bad. You would gain lots of qualitative experience communicating construction / distribution updates through memos as well as be very involved in capital raises on the debt and equity side. Comp is obviously below what you would get in Acq / AM / Brokerage, however, you will have a way better work-life balance, so might be worth it depending on what your priorities are.
That is what I’ve been told as well… better work life balance and not being in Excel as much.
What would you say the stereotypical IR person is? Beyond being “female and attractive” lol. Is there a personality type you’re seeing more often?
I'm guessing OP might be trying to break into CRE, or be considering an IR job given the terrible state of acquisitions and development hiring at the moment. In my opinion it seems like a decent option. The IR guys have to know their shit - one of my old coworker / friends in the energy industry was constantly bombarded by our public investors wanting to know ever number behind the latest investor deck etc.
Market is tough right now, you are correct.
Would echo going corporate PE for IR. Have a friend who cleared $400k as a senior associate although that came with a promotion as well. Still crazy higher than REPE IR
that is wild comp for an IR role
this seems wild - i thought IR (within a PE fund) typically pay lower than deal team. $400k is a decent number for senior associates on deal teams...what's your friend's fund AUM?
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from a nature of work perspective (especially at junior levels), what's the difference between a client-facing fundraising role vs a more administrative/marketing role? just read some JDs for IR associates and most of them a some flavor of "preparing investor presentations, answering investor questions, etc."
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Best way to prepare for IR recruiting after 2 years of IB?
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