Ferlis Wong
Investor Relations / Communications Specialist
Summary
Investor Relations & Communications Specialist with a strong foundation in private equity and capital markets. Experienced in IPO comms, earnings releases and investor engagement across SGX/HKEX and pre-IPO firms. Skilled in shaping strategic narratives, supporting fundraising and managing high-stakes communications for portfolio companies and institutional investors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Executive Assistant/Investor Relations Analyst
Gem Comm Pte Ltd
06.2024 - Current
- Independently led two IPO mandates from pre-listing to post-listing, managing end-to-end investor relations strategy, including investor messaging, roadshows and stakeholder engagement.
- Led investor engagement initiatives for multiple SGX- and HKEX-listed clients, enhancing institutional investor visibility through targeted roadshows, analyst briefings and bespoke IR strategies.
- Successfully crafted and distributed over 30 corporate communications, including results announcements, earnings decks, media releases and AGM scripts.
- Collaborated directly with C-suite executives and fund managers, acting as the bridge between client management and the capital markets.
- Streamlined IR reporting and content workflows, reducing turnaround time for disclosures and improving client satisfaction.
Deal Assistant/Investor Relations Manager
Bain Capital
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Supported the global IR team in coordinating LP communications, fundraising roadshows, due diligence data rooms and investor meetings across multiple time zones.
- Assisted in preparing quarterly investor reports, fund updates, capital call notices and tailored LP communications to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal standards.
- Acted as an operational liaison between the Deal Team and Portfolio Team, supporting investment execution activities including deal pipeline tracking, NDAs, meeting coordination, and internal approvals.
- Assisted in portfolio company monitoring by compiling financials, preparing board packs, and facilitating updates between operating partners and portfolio executives.
- Coordinated cross-functional meetings with management teams, advisors and Bain Capital executives.
Deal Assistant – Hedge Fund Team
Black Stone Group
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Supported end-to-end transaction execution for hedge fund investments, including deal screening, due diligence coordination and post-deal tracking across multiple asset classes.
- Liaised with internal legal, compliance and operations teams to streamline documentation, ensure regulatory alignment and manage timely deal closings across global jurisdictions.
- Maintained and updated deal pipeline trackers and CRM systems, enabling real-time visibility on transaction status and supporting strategic investment decisions.
- Prepared internal memos, investor presentation materials and fund updates, ensuring accurate and consistent messaging for LP reporting and internal review.
- Facilitated communication between portfolio hedge funds and internal stakeholders, supporting capital call notices, performance tracking and investor communication requests.
Education
Bachelor of Quantitative Finance - Mathematics & Statistics, Finance & Investment, Quantitative & Computational Finance, Programming & Data Science, Economics & Risk Management, Actuarial Science & Optimization
Adelaide University
Adelaide 01.2007 - 12 2009
Skills
- Investor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial & Market Research
- Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail & Compliance
- Strategic Communication & Presentation
- Multi-Tasking & Project Management
- Resourcefulness & Adaptability
Certification
CFA Level 2
Interests
Capital Markets Trends
Corporate Storytelling
M&A and Strategic Investor Messaging
Podcast Listening
Content Creation
Supported Causes
- Humanitarian
- Animal & Dog Welfare
Timeline
Executive Assistant/Investor Relations Analyst
Gem Comm Pte Ltd
06.2024 - Current
Deal Assistant/Investor Relations Manager
Bain Capital
09.2016 - 07.2020
Deal Assistant – Hedge Fund Team
Black Stone Group
05.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Quantitative Finance - Mathematics & Statistics, Finance & Investment, Quantitative & Computational Finance, Programming & Data Science, Economics & Risk Management, Actuarial Science & Optimization
Adelaide University
01.2007 - 12 2009
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