Head Of Investor Relations at OutsideCapital

Head of Investor Relations

Head of Investor Relations will be responsible for the development and execution of the IR strategy, including an effective annual programme of IR activities, targeting the buy and sell side financial communities across geographies.

You will be responsible for creating and presenting a consistently applied investment message to the investment community on behalf of the company. Monitors operational and financial performance and develops investor relations messages based on these changes. Represent the views of the investment community to management in the development of corporate strategy. Maintains a company investor relations plan and creates a mix of shareholders through a variety of targeting initiatives. Monitors performance metrics and performs a comprehensive competitor analysis. Oversees the production financial reports.

Qualification & Experience

• CA(SA), CFA, MBA or Qualified Actuary.
• Previous IR experience will be an advantage.
• Must have a good understanding of the investment community and an understanding of the Financial Services sector.
• You will have an international “mind-set” and be able to liaise effectively with investors on a global basis.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the production of the interim results announcement, annual integrated report and annual financial statements.
• Responsible for the production of key segments of the annual integrated report, including the CEO report, cluster reports and financial review.
• Establishment of the process and systems to build a “best in class” IR function.
• Preparation of compelling investor presentations.
• Managing relationships with analysts, investors and prospective targets, enabling them to understand and fully appreciate the Group’s performance and potential, and thereby ensure that there is a fair reflection of the Group’s value in the share price.
• Maintain strong Group and sector expertise. Stay current on all Group business activities, including financial and other material in order to be responsive to investors and the media, and to communicate effectively with management.
• The role is required to have a reasonable understanding of how external stakeholders will perceive decisions and actions of Group and to support the development of appropriate responses and programmes to deal with these.
• As a company spokesperson, this position requires the development of knowledge of each cluster and major issues affecting Group, including financial and macroeconomic/ geopolitical issues.