Investor Relations Officer at Julius Berger

Job Summary

• The jobholder is 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 affect the Company’s reputation.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Organize Media relations activity to reinforce the investment story and to present company  representatives as Industry specialists, thereby raising the profile of the company.
• Participate in all interactions with the financial community
• Ensures there is a consistent and upward flow of information to the senior management team and  the board
• Keep all stakeholders 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.
• Organize Investor roadshows after major announcements
• Drive One-on-one conversations with key investors - Targeting new investors
• Build relationships with and influence sell-side analysts to get quality coverage of the company stock.
• Monitor analyst estimates (consensus) and circulating analyst research within the company.
• Obtain feedback from investors and analysts.
• Coordinate IR with media relations.
• Measure progress and adjusting IR strategy.
• Report market/sector feedback and reaction to the Board and briefing the Board on likely market  reaction prior to release of information.
• Maintain a dynamic, realistic and flexible calendar, which is constructed to aid the achievement  of the Company’s IR goals in the short and long term

Requirements

Education / Professional 

• BSc. or BA in any equivalent field of study.
• Relevant professional certification will be an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with an impressive record of accomplishments in handling investor relations for a well structured organization.

Technical Competencies

• Excellent communication skills (writing and Oral)
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Familiar with financial modelling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• High level understanding and application of Emotional Intelligence
• In-depth understanding of SEC laws and securities disclosure requirements, as well as filing requirements
• Analytical skills;
• Ability to plan, organize and manage a project effectively;
• Social media savviness;
• Spontaneous and able to manage situations effectively

Behavioral Competencies

• Professionalism
• Analytical Mind-set
• Listening Skills
• Innovation