IR Manager

This global FTSE listed company is a leading provider of specialist services to the financial services industry, and is looking for an Investor Relations Manager to join its team based in Basingstoke.

Reporting straight to the CFO, this is a great opportunity to be instrumental within the organisation, running the IR function as a standalone and being accountable for maintaining and managing communications between the Group and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the Group Investor Relations programme including the organisation of investor/analyst events and the production of collateral to improve knowledge of the Group and the industry.
• Manage all aspects of communication activities to support the financial reporting cycle, including CEO webcasts, CEO company conference calls and supporting external statements and internal communication activities.
• Work with external providers, advisors and internal business teams to deliver quality investor relations and ensure effective management of the Group's profile with stakeholders and investor audiences, co-ordinating all content and media including internet and intranet sites.
• Playing the lead role in the delivery of specific corporate materials including the annual report, regulatory financial statements and presentations.
• Take ownership and coordination for the external Group magazine, liaising across the organisation for input and content.
• Manage Corporate / Investor PR and media handling activities including press announcements, messaging and crisis management. Includes being nominated Group media contact.
• Work closely with the Internal Marketing Communications Manager to ensure that internal and external comms and messaging are aligned.
• Provide cover for the Internal Marketing Communications Manager during periods of leave.

The successful candidate will have proven experience and an understanding of Investor Relations. You will have a good knowledge of capital markets, strong financial skills, excellent presentation and communication skills, and an ability to work under pressure and to strict timescales. A CIM or Financial qualification would be advantageous.

There are good transport links from Waterloo and Clapham (45 minutes to Basingstoke), and a shuttle bus from the station to the Company office. The Group will consider relocation for the right candidate.

As we receive such a high volume of applications every day, regretfully, we are only able to respond to successful candidates who will be contacted within two working days.

We wish you the best of luck with your search.