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At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.   Role Overview As the Investor Relations Senior Associate, you will serve as the day-to-day execution lead for Investor Relations, owning core workflows, managing and reviewing junior team output, and ensuring consistent, timely, and high-quality investor deliverables. This role is intended to add mid-level ownership, judgment, and accountability within IR, allowing the Head of IR to focus on strategy, senior investor relationships, and cross functional leadership. Execution Ownership & Quality Control · Own end‑to‑end execution of recurring and ad hoc IR deliverables, including: o Investor reporting coordination and distribution o DDQs, RFPs, and ad hoc investor information requests o Investor onboarding, transfers, and portal updates o Side letter tracking and compliance coordination Team Oversight & Daily Workflow Management · Provide direct supervision, coaching, and prioritization guidance to junior IR team members. · Assign work, set deadlines, and manage day‑to‑day workflow and capacity. · Identify training needs and support progression toward increased ownership and independence. · Serve as the first point of escalation for execution issues, missed deadlines, or data discrepancies. Investor Communication & Issue Resolution · Draft and review investor communications, ensuring appropriate tone, clarity, and responsiveness. · Monitor the investor inbox and ensure timely acknowledgment and resolution of inquiries. · Anticipate common investor questions and proactively address recurring issues. · Partner with accounting, fund administration, compliance, tax, and legal teams to resolve investor inquiries efficiently. Process Discipline & Knowledge Management · Maintain and enhance IR workflows, trackers, and calendars, including reporting timelines, questionnaires, and side letter obligations. · Ensure documentation and “how‑to” guides are current, accessible, and support continuity and onboarding. · Identify process gaps or inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements. Cross‑Functional Coordination · Act as the primary IR execution liaison with Accounting, Fund Administration, Legal and Compliance, Tax, Investments and Portfolio Management (for reporting), and Capital Raising (for DDQ handoffs and investor meetings). · Clearly delineate IR versus Capital Raising ownership post‑close to ensure smooth handoffs and accountability. Qualifications · 5–8+ years of experience in institutional investor relations, fund administration, asset management, or a related field · Deep familiarity with investor reporting, DDQs, side letters, and capital call/distribution mechanics · Experience managing or informally leading junior team members · Strong judgment, attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to operate independently · Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines without sacrificing quality in a fast-paced environment · High standards of comfort working with senior stakeholders and institutional investors   About Cortland Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operato