Head, Investor Relations at BUA Foods

Summary

• Overseeing supervision of the company’s investor relations program to ensure the business’ relationships with shareholders reflect positively on the company’s stock price.
• Lead end-to-end process of organizing and managing capital raising processes, preparation of marketing materials, addressing questions from investors, organizing meetings and roadshows, as well as negotiations and fund documentation preparations.
• Monitors the investment research of the business, and also that of peer competitors to review business case for strategic investments and provide recommendations to Senior Management Executives.
• Ad-hoc support on Office of the CEO’s strategic priorities and Senior Management’s broader agenda and special projects.
• Identify potential investors and develop proper points of contact, both direct and indirect, in order to develop direct relationships for capital raising.
• Participate in strategic planning with Senior Management to set financial goals as well as the company’s strategic agenda.
• Participate in investment, valuation and risk management processes.
• Build a network of institutional investor relationships as a foundation for future capital raises.

Media Market Communication

• Develop and manage communication protocols for all boarded investors including distribution of periodic performance updates and financial information.
• Produce content deliverables for communication with existing and prospective investors across all social media channels.
• Maintain and update information on existing investors including contact information, investor activity and portfolio construction planning – and communicate this information internally.

Capital Market Insight & Compliance

• Strong understanding of the Nigeria capital market and the financial industry
• Understands capital market regulations & compliance requirements and has existing relationship available with key regulators.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• At least 10 years of related experience in an Investor Relations role within a fast-moving and dynamic business environment, preferably in a senior investor relations role.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data to derive business insights.
• Good knowledge of the local and international financial markets.
• Previous track record of successfully leading capital raising teams.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables, and manage & meet tight deadlines.
• Service-oriented and proactive with good interpersonal skills and a passion for developing strong relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills (including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Strong financial modelling skills; outstanding analytical and presentation skills.