Investor Relations Director, Fintech

7 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Optasia Full time

Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way.
We are seeking enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who deliver solutions in an innovative and exciting environment. The Director of Investor Relations (IR) will lead Optasia's engagement with the investment community, ensuring transparent, consistent, and compelling communication with shareholders, analysts, and other stakeholders.
This role requires strong financial acumen, storytelling capability, and credibility with institutional investors, private equity stakeholders, analysts, and regulators. Beyond traditional IR responsibilities, the role also oversees ESG reporting and positioning, ensuring sustainability and purpose are embedded into Optasia's equity story and external communications.
What you will do 
Investor Engagement & Communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, analysts, and financial stakeholders.

• Translate financial and ESG performance into clear, investor-friendly messaging.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for investor queries, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant responses.

• Monitor investor sentiment, analyst coverage, and ESG ratings to provide insights to leadership.
ESG Reporting & Positioning

• Lead preparation of Optasia's sustainability reporting (annual ESG report, KPIs, and frameworks such as GRI/SASB/TCFD).

• Ensure ESG disclosures align with investor expectations and international best practices.

• Work with Marketing & Strategy to embed ESG into Optasia's brand and purpose-driven positioning.

• Engage with ESG-focused investors, funds, and rating agencies to strengthen Optasia's sustainability profile.
Disclosure & Reporting

• Oversee quarterly, half-year, and annual investor communication packages.

• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all financial and ESG disclosures.

• Partner with Finance to align investor messaging with financial reporting and ESG metrics.
Events & Roadshows

• Plan and execute investor briefings, non-deal roadshows, and participation in financial conferences.

• Lead organization of investor days and quarterly results presentations.

• Support CEO, CFO, and CSO in all investor-facing events and speaking opportunities.
Shareholder & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain investor and ESG stakeholder databases, engagement logs, and feedback records.

• Provide shareholder and ESG insights to management and the Board to inform strategy and governance decisions.

• Manage communications with institutional investors and other shareholder group

What you will bring 

• 10+ years' experience in investor relations, capital markets, equity research, or corporate finance.

• Strong financial and analytical skills with ability to simplify complex data and ESG metrics.

• Familiarity with ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs) and investor disclosure best practices.

• Established network with institutional investors and analysts is an advantage.

• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Your key attributes 

• Commercially minded with credibility in capital markets.

• Passion for fast-growing, purpose-driven businesses.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.

• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with senior leadership, investors, and regulators.

• Detail-oriented while keeping focus on the broader strategic narrative
Why you should apply 

What we offer: 
Competitive remuneration package 
Extra day off on your birthday 
Performance-based bonus scheme 
Comprehensive private healthcare insurance 
All the tech gear you need to work smart 

Optasia's Perks: 
Be a part of a multicultural working environment 
Meet a very unique and promising business and industry 
Gain insights for tomorrow market's foreground 
A solid career path within our working family is ready for you 
Continuous training and access to online training platforms 
CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion

 Optasia's Values  

#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities. 
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners' and clients' expectations. 
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts. 
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what's needed. 
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals. 



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