Head of Investor Relations

**Introduction**

**Disclaimer**
- As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.

**Role Purpose**
- To lead the development and execution of the company’s investor relations strategy, ensuring transparent, timely, and effective communication with investors, analysts, and key stakeholders to support the company’s financial reputation and market value

**Requirements**:
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Qualified CA with 5 + years’ experience required
- Financial/Accountancy qualification

**MINIMUM EXPERIENCE**:

- 8-10 years’ Experience in reporting
- Life insurance-specific experience will be highly advantageous
- Experience in IFRS 17 would be advantageous
- Listed company experience preferable

**KNOWLEDGE**:

- Financial Acumen: In-depth understanding of financial statements, key performance indicators (KPIs), and valuation methodologies to communicate the company’s financial health to investors
- Investor Relations Expertise: Knowledge of investor relations best practices, including effective communication strategies, disclosure requirements, and market regulations
- Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance standards
- Understanding of best practices when it comes to external reporting
- Appreciation of asset managers and sell-side analysts' objectives to anticipate likely questions and reporting requirements

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Develop and implement the investor relations strategy in alignment with the company’s business objectives, ensuring clear, consistent and timely communication with investors and the broader financial community
- Manage relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and key financial media, providing them with relevant information about the company’s financial performance, strategy, and outlook
- Prepare and present quarterly earnings calls, investor presentations, and annual reports, ensuring that financial results and strategic goals are communicated effectively and accurately
- Deliver the annual Integrated report and ensure alignment with other documents in this disclosure suite
- Monitor investor sentiment and market trends, providing regular insights and recommendations to senior management on how to improve the company’s market perception and positioning
- Collaborate with internal teams, including finance, legal, and corporate communications, to ensure the consistent and accurate dissemination of financial information
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to investor communications, including disclosure obligations and reporting standards, to maintain regulatory oversight
- Advise senior executives on investor-related matters, including potential impacts of corporate actions, market conditions, and shareholder engagement strategies
- Ensure the necessary information is readily available and senior executives are prepared for all investor interactions
- Coordinate the company’s annual general meeting (AGM), shareholder communications, and any other investor-related events or conferences
- Lead the preparation of financial materials and presentations for investor meetings, roadshows, and analyst days
- Track competitor and industry trends, providing the executive team with relevant insights on market expectations and investor priorities
- Facilitate Capital Markets Days, where the company strategy is explained appropriately to stakeholders by senior management and arrange any other investor interactions, particularly through the sell side
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients (investors, internal and external stakeholders)

**Competencies**
- Accuracy, attention to detail and strong analytical abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities.
- Strong skills in report writing and in presenting complex information to a diverse audience
- Ability to draft commentary and analyse information to establish key messages
- Self-starter who can run independently with large projects
- Team player and can coordinate effectively across multiple functional disciplines
- Acting with the highest integrity, exceeding adherence to governance, risks and compliance requirements at all times
- Strong financial background