Job Description
Job Summary
The jobholder is responsible for managing interest from investors by establishing a framework of communications activities tensure the investment community is fully informed about the performance of the business as well as identifying potential issues that may affect the Company’s reputation.
Responsibilities
- Strategic IR planning & implementation
- Arranges meetings with sector analysts, existing and potential investors teducate and inform on
- growth, quality and risk.
- Identifies the parts of the investment story, which are not understood.
- Cites or commissions industry research tdemonstrate growth potential
- Organize Media relations activity treinforce the investment story and tpresent company representatives as Industry specialists, thereby raising the profile of the company.
- Participate in all interactions with the financial community
- Ensures there is a consistent and upward flow of information tthe senior management team and the board
- Keep all stakeholders abreast of the opportunities in the capital markets that will be beneficial tthe Company
- Responsible for managing disclosure policy.
- Responsible for managing the financial calendar; results announcements and presentations
- Manages the reporting of corporate deals and issues.
- Building relationships with investors.
- Organize Investor roadshows after major announcements
- Drive One-on-one conversations with key investors - Targeting new investors
- Build relationships with and influence sell-side analysts tget quality coverage of the company stock.
- Monitor analyst estimates (consensus) and circulating analyst research within the company.
- Obtain feedback from investors and analysts.
- Coordinate IR with media relations.
- Measure progress and adjusting IR strategy.
- Report market/sector feedback and reaction tthe Board and briefing the Board on likely market reaction prior trelease of information.
- Maintain a dynamic, realistic and flexible calendar, which is constructed taid the achievement of the Company’s IR goals in the short and long term
Requirements
Education / Professional
- BSc. or BA in any equivalent field of study.
- Relevant professional certification will be an added advantage
- Minimum 5 years’ experience with an impressive record of accomplishments in handling investor relations for a well structured organization.
Technical Competencies
- Excellent communication skills (writing and Oral)
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Familiar with financial modelling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors.
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
- High level understanding and application of Emotional Intelligence
- In-depth understanding of SEC laws and securities disclosure requirements, as well as filing requirements
- Analytical skills;
- Ability tplan, organize and manage a project effectively;
- Social media savviness;
- Spontaneous and able tmanage situations effectively
Behavioral Competencies
- Professionalism
- Analytical Mind-set
- Listening Skills
- Innovation