Investor Relations Specialist

Introduction

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for translating complex data into clear, impactful insights? We're looking for an exceptional Investor Relations Specialist to support our Head of Investor Relations in executing a world-class IR strategy. In this pivotal role, you will help shape how the market understands our performance by driving accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and high-quality investor communication. If you thrive in a fast-paced, analytical environment and enjoy engaging with diverse stakeholders, this is an exciting opportunity to elevate your career within Strategic Finance.

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Role Purpose

To provide support to the head of investor relations in executing the IR strategy and managing the investor communication programme.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Good knowledge of data management and financial statement analysis

• Good understanding of the frameworks and requirements associated with the annual AFS and integrated reporting outputs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nearly qualified Actuary/ Qualified CA with 3 to 5 years' experience required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in reporting

• Life insurance-specific experience will be highly advantageous

• Experience in IFRS 17 would be advantageous

• Listed company experience (preferable)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the integrated reporting process, including the management and review of the business's submission of data/reports

• Assist in drafting commentary for quarterly operating updates, interim and year-end results. This would include identifying trends/highlighting variances and presenting explanations for these

• Monitor and review analyst reports and other industry reports to establish whether information needs can be addressed through providing additional disclosure in the integrated report and/or results announcements and presentations

• Maintain the analyst consensus model

• Assist with the compilation of timely responses to investors' and analysts' queries

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the performance drivers behind the Group's financial results to interrogate analysts' forecasts

• Assist in the preparation of internal materials to report on investor feedback and shareholder register movements

• Monitor peer group activity and issues impacting the sector, including reviewing key financial, strategic and operational fundamentals of peers

• Deliver timeous, accurate and value-adding analysis and insight to stakeholders

• Provide ad-hoc analysis and insight on specific issues

• Monitor IR best practices and identify opportunities to enhance and improve internal and external processes

• Assist in ensuring adherence to best practice in following all listing requirements

• Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders

• Build and maintain relationships with internal reporting units and external investors

• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that expectations are managed

• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service

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

• Adhere to governance, risks and compliance requirements