Investor Relations Officer

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a multinational organization to recruit an experienced Senior Investor Relations Officer for their operations. The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing interest from investors by establishing a framework of communications activities to ensure the investment community is fully informed about the performance of the business as well as identifying potential issues that may influence the Company’s reputation.
• Strategic IR planning & implementation
• Arranges meetings with sector analysts, existing and potential investors to educate and inform on growth, quality and risk.
• Identifies the parts of the investment story which are not understood.
• Cites or commissions industry research to demonstrate growth potential
• Organise Media relations activity to reinforce the investment story and to present company spokesmen as Industry specialists, thereby raising the profile of the company.
• The IR team needs to be aware of, and involved in, all interactions with the financial community, even if the request does not go directly to them
• Ensures there is a consistent and upward flow of information to the rest of the senior management team and the board and keeps them abreast of the opportunities in the capital markets that will be beneficial to the Company
• Responsible for managing disclosure policy.
• Responsible for managing the financial calendar.
• Results announcements and presentations
• Manages the reporting of corporate deals and issues.
• Building relationships with investors.
• Organises Investor roadshows after major announcements
• Drives One-on-one conversations with key investors - Targeting new investors
• Builds relationships with and influencing sell-side analysts to get quality coverage of the company stock.
• Monitors analyst estimates (consensus) and circulating analyst research within the company.
• Obtains feedback from investors and analysts.
• Coordinates IR with media relations.
• Measures progress and adjusting IR strategy.
• Reports market/sector feedback and reaction to the Board and briefing the Board on likely market reaction prior to release of information.
• Maintains a dynamic, realistic and flexible calendar which is constructed to aid the achievement of the Company’s IR goals in the shorter term and objectives longer term

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Masters’ degree in finance will be added advantage
• Minimum of 10 or more years experience dealing with investors and a strong track record of creating positive relations with the investor community 5+ years’ experience in managing an investor relations department.
• Strong understanding of SEC laws and securities disclosure requirements, as well as filing requirements
• Strong analytical skills;
• Intimately familiar with financial modeling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors.
• Strong in planning, organization and project management;
• Social media savviness;
• Flexible: able to quickly judge situations and shift activities;
• Knows and understands confidentiality, price-sensitive and disclosure regulatory requirements
• Large multicultural team

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.