Investor Relations Jobs

Investor relations managers communicate the company’s results, strategy, and plans to everyone with an interest in its development – not only the company’s shareholders but also its employees and management, as well as external market analysts. We are responsible for ensuring that the information shared with people outside the company is relevant, factually correct, timely, and understandable. We also have a duty to ensure that our stocks are marketed in the right way to the right investors and potential investors and that our internal management knows what effect their actions are having on the business.

Communication skills are essential and so is the ability to think beyond what has gone before. You need to be able to work independently but also stick to standard procedures. Plenty of patience is a must as well.

No day is the same – cheesy but true. IR is responsible for (amongst other things):

being the ‘market watchman’ – keeping an eye on our share price, the competition, and the market; finding out the reasons behind any big movements

tracking competitor behavior in the marketplace – any product launches that we may need to be aware of, or statements from competitors that may have an impact on our company

developing the style of our communication, both internal and external.

• Acts as liaison between the company and the public on financial matters.
• Facilitates financial analyst meetings, which may include creating and reviewing the agenda, suggesting and setting the format and dates of the meetings, and fielding questions that may arise before, during, and after the meeting.
• Produces quarterly and annual shareholder reports.
• Analyzes corporate activities for investors, identifying networking and other opportunities to build and create new initiatives.
• Facilitates the company's annual meeting, which may include creating and reviewing the agenda, coordinating the meeting space, arranging press coverage, and other related tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains and develops a positive public image for the organization.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to convert complex financial information into understandable text.
• Ability to analyze and improve opportunities for investors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with a variety of personalities and positions.

Education and Experience:

• At least five years of business experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Business, or a related field required.