Executive Director of Investor Relations (Project Manager)

As Executive Director – Investor Relations – Transfer Agency (IR), you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the IR function within Alternative Investment Services (AIS). You will be responsible for setting the vision, driving the execution of key initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of best-in-class IR services to our clients and their investors. You will lead a high-performing team, champion change management, and partner with senior stakeholders across the organization to optimize processes, mitigate risk, and deliver on business objectives.

A candidate can sit in Jersey City, NJ or Brooklyn, NY.

About Client's Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB)

The Client's Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets and investor services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. With $18 trillion of assets under custody and $393 billion in deposits, the Corporate & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

About Alternative Investment Services (AIS)

AIS is a division within the CIB that provides fund administration and middle office services to single manager hedge funds, private equity, and fund of hedge funds. AIS is one of client's fastest growing businesses and one of the fastest growing administrators in the market. Today AIS has over $540 billion in assets under administration and custody, over 1,200 employees and offices in New York, Boston, Dublin, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, London and Sydney.

About Alternative Investor Relations Operations (IR)

Alternative Investor Relations Operations provides an end-to-end service offering to alternative investment clients (hedge funds, fund of hedge funds and private equity funds) and their investors.

Key Job

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the IR team, ensuring alignment with AIS and CIB business objectives.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex client and investor matters, demonstrating deep expertise and sound judgment in resolving issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, investors, and internal partners across AIS and the broader organization.
• Oversee and enhance the end-to-end investor relations operating model, driving innovation, process optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Lead large-scale change initiatives, including systems implementations, data migrations, and re-engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery and adoption.
• Champion a culture of client service excellence, continuous improvement, and operational rigor.
• Oversee the execution of regulatory and compliance requirements, ensuring robust controls and adherence to global standards.
• Drive the adoption and evolution of the "follow-the-sun" service model, ensuring seamless global service delivery.
• Lead the identification and remediation of risk areas, partnering with control functions and senior management.
• Develop and mentor senior leaders and high-potential talent within the IR team, fostering a culture of growth and accountability.
• Oversee the production and analysis of MIS / KPIs, using data-driven insights to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Represent IR in senior forums, cross-functional initiatives, and with external stakeholders as required.
• Ensure excellence in the documentation and governance of processes and procedures.
• Perform other strategic duties as assigned by AIS and CIB senior management.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

Competencies

Position Demands

Benefits

Full-time employees (working an average of 30 hours or more) are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match (available after 1 year of employment), commuter benefits, employee discount and referral programs, and life and supplemental income insurance. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Compensation

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience, as well as the benefits package you select.

Work Authorization

ATR International, Inc. cannot sponsor work visas (H-1B, F-1 STEM OPT with I-983, or similar). Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization.

ATR International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.