Director of Investor Relations
Director of Investor Relations
At AcreTrader our mission is to empower our customers to buy and sell land smarter with advanced technology, data, and expertise. We know that goal can only be realized by building and maintaining the most expert, engaged, and empowered team to solve complex problems with ingenuity and passion. We are currently searching for an experienced leader for our Investor Relations team and share their expertise with us as we grow.
As a part of the AcreTrader team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference. Because we take our time finding and hiring the best talent across all industries, you will be given quick trust and ownership of projects that ignite your passion. We believe when every person on the team is equally as passionate about the work that is in front of them, that is when real growth happens. We hire people who buck boredom, embrace change, and always search for innovative ways to solve complex problems.
Reporting to the Vice President of the AcreTrader investment platform, the Director of Investor Relations is responsible for leading the growth of our investor community and investor participation. This role will also manage a team of associates educating accredited investors on the fundamentals of farmland investing. Instilling confidence so investors can complete the investment process with ease and a sound understanding of AcreTrader’s land investment offerings will be of utmost importance.
This is an opportunity for an experienced leader with outstanding communication skills and an understanding of sales and business development to connect with, support, and aid investors in learning more about alternative asset classes. The ideal candidate is energized by the challenge of refining and innovating the function that delivers an exceptional client experience using a combination of product-driven enhancements and high-touch client servicing and is driven by both data and metrics to track and exceed targeted growth.
Core Responsibilities:
You will lead, train, and scale our investor relations team to engage and educate investors, driving first-time investment conversions
You will establish continued engagement processes so clients return and build robust, diversified land portfolios on the Platform
You will build the data insight and metrics reporting processes to help forecast future investor demand
You will collaborate cross-functionally with colleagues on the Product, Marketing, Legal, Operations, and Investment teams to target the most appropriate leads, facilitate steady investment activity, and ensure the smooth post-investment client experience
You will produce and deliver educational content for our investor community in the form of webinars and live events or conferences
You will mentor and develop an existing team of Investor Relations Associates to expand responsibilities and reinforce excellence in all client interactions
You will build sales pipelines and processes within the Investor Relations team
You will proactively communicate AcreTrader financial results, expectations, and strategies adhering to FINRA guidelines and requirements
You will stay current and be the expert voice on market fundamentals of equity markets, agriculture, and land investment industries
Key Competencies:
7+ years of experience interacting with the finance and investment community through equity, investment banking, or investor relations
Demonstrated experience in client relations with a focus on investment sales at a FINRA-registered firm
Experience successfully building, developing, and leading a team
Professional experience in alternative investment products
Strong financial analysis, asset allocation, and investment management principles
Energized by high volumes of client interactions
Active Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, or ability to obtain within 60 days
Northwest Arkansas-based or willing to relocate to Northwest Arkansas (this is not a remote or hybrid position)
To find success at AcreTrader, you should:
Be inspired by our vision of making buying and selling land common, transparent, and easy, and deem yourself to be a lifelong learner. We have very high expectations for ourselves, each other, and every new team member. We’re looking for high performers who go about their work with a sense of curiosity and a drive to make things better.
We are dedicated to the growth of our platform, the growth of our people, and the growth of our individual and collective intellectual curiosity. In an effort to best support our employees, (among other benefits) we offer unlimited PTO, medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401k plan, and generous stock options upon hire. Studies have shown that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often do not apply for roles if all key competencies are not met. AcreTrader is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes that diverse teams are the strongest teams. We encourage interested individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
We’re so excited to hear what excites you.