Investor Relations Analyst at Interswitch

Job Description

• Drives the engagement of shareholders, bondholders, potential investors, and sell-side analysts to ensure the effective and proactive dissemination of ISW Group's strategic information and corporate disclosures.
• The information disseminated not only projects the financial strength of the Group, but also enables a two-way relationship between the Group and its stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the Head of Investor Relations and GCFO in interactions with market participants and Sourcing and maintaining data relating to external public company comparators
• Sourcing and maintaining data related to the external payments sector, market analysis and composition in Nigeria, Africa and globally
• Sourcing and maintaining data related to Interswitch of interest in an investor relations context
• Preparation and maintenance of presentations to be used with third party investors, debt or equity, potential investors and relevant market participants
• Ad hoc data sourcing and analysis and presentation preparation
• Assist in the preparation of press releases covering the business performance and activities
• Interaction with third party advisors and internal functions on market and fundraising issues
• Administration of investor program and related stakeholders, such as rating agencies
• Preparation of draft responses to third party questions and queries

Education and Experience

• Academic Qualification(s): First Degree (BSc)
• Professional Qualification(s): Accounting, Economics or Finance Background is preferred
• Experience (Number of relevant years): A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial services, payments with a strong bias in technology or a background in a technology driven business
• Appreciable knowledge of data analysis and research.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Graduate, preferably in a numerate discipline
• Several years’ work experience in the banking or investment management sector
• Good knowledge of excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
• Experience of working successfully in virtual teams
• Able to work independently
• Critical thinker
• Constructive approach and outlook.