Vice President, Investor Relations

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.OverviewInvestor Relations (IR) is the team responsible within LaSalle for all client relationship, capital raising, new product development and marketing activities to clients and prospects globally. The team consists of over 30 professionals located in 12 offices worldwide. LaSalle has over 350 institutional clients globally, invested in both private real estate as well as public securities investment programs.Objective of the RoleLaSalle Investment Management is currently seeking a Vice President to join the IR team in Chicago to support institutional client and consultant relationship management, project managing capital raising efforts on commingled products and presenting the firm’s global real estate products to the market. The successful candidate will be based in Chicago and will work closely with other IR team members in Chicago, across the Americas region and across the global. The primary responsibilities will include: providing support on strategic initiatives and special projects, as well as providing day to day direction, guidance, and coaching for analysts with day-to-day work, including review and quality control of their work, leading and driving the timely production of RFP responses and due diligence processes, including the coordination and management of internal resources and deadlines, database/CRM management, product and content development to client-facing marketing materials (presentations, pitchbooks, “leave-behinds”, offering memoranda, investment proposals, regional fact sheets etc.) for existing as well as new investment products or strategies, driving internal processes for required approval, tracking progress of capital raising and ensuring adequate follow-ups.The candidate will support the broader IR team in client interactions including follow-ups with clients and due diligence for the existing Americas products as well assisting with the identification and strategy development for new products. The successful candidate will also work closely with fund managers, research and strategy team and legal and compliance officers. Central to all of these responsibilities is the individual’s ability to think both critically and strategically, and then act tactically - prioritizing timing and efforts, communicating effectively, managing across senior and junior levels in the organization, and managing across time zones to drive initiatives towards outcomes.Role and AccountabilitiesProject manager for the development of content and documentation (and subsequent marketing) of selected LaSalle funds, either existing or about to be launchedLeading the completion of RFP (Request for Proposal) responses – co-ordinate and schedule planning meetings and timelines for the collaboration, production, editing and approval of RFPs, including setting up the project teams with the business unit manager using our response database, writing new responses and creating presentationsCreating and updating marketing presentations for new clients, prospects and consultantsProject managing pitchbook preparationEnsuring the timely preparation of final meeting materialsMaintaining and updating presentation and PowerPoint slide archivesCoordinating with the regional compliance officerSupporting and coordinating the drafting fund marketing documentation (introductory fliers, investor pitchbooks, offering memoranda and term sheet) or investor pitchbooksMaintaining up-to-date marketing information, including management of an online RFP libraryOrganizing and coordinating investors’ due diligence days, related materials and asset toursLiaising with our various operational, research and fund teams to create product information and case studies for use by IR and other internal teamsAssisting in new product development and researching competitive products and potential investorsTracking of progress for the relevant North America funds, being day-to-day point person within IR throughout the whole capital raise periodKeeping external databases and publication lists up-to-date on a regular basisSubmitting regional surveysPartnering with IR colleagues in our other offices around the world regarding best practices, information sharing and other relevant tasksMonitoring competitors’ activity and informationSupervising, training and leading junior professionals in the team including providing day-to-day guidance and reviewing their work on RFPs, presentations and other client materialsAssist on complex projects that require business acumen, strategic thinking and proactive problem-solvingRequired Qualifications & ExperienceA minimum of 8-10 years’ experience, preferably in investment management, consulting, banking or real estateDemonstrated experience in investor relations, client service or capital raisingTrack record of successful project management and team leadershipAbility to understand business objectives and independently drive project to completionExperience mentoring junior professionals and improving team processesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong sense of team work and excellent organizational skillsStrong numerical, analytical and problem solving abilitiesHigh energy level and willingness to engage and drive outcomesAbility to work in a results-oriented, project-driven, real-time team environment, prioritize projects, self-start and deliver quality results within tight time constraintsCreativity and very high attention to detail and quality, e.g. proofing content, punctuation, format, appearance, etc.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage senior managers and their expectationsAbility to manage complex documentationFully proficient in all Microsoft Office applicationsParticipate in continuing on-the-job training to develop new and existing skillsThrives in a continuous improvement environment; flexible and adaptableAbility to work across different time zones which may mean extended daysWillingness to obtain any required Securities license(s) within a year of hiringEstimated compensation for this position: 175,000.00 – 225,000.00 USD per yearThis range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. 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Created: 2025-10-01