Jean Martin - Senior Associate - Investor Relations

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• We are looking for a sharp, polished, and highly driven Senior Associate in Investor Relations to join our team on an urgent basis. We are specifically seeking a woman candidate with over a decade of experience in investor communications, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination across multiple portfolio companies.

- The role is focused on Investor Relations for listed companies, requiring someone with a deep understanding of listed company IR norms, regulatory communications, and market-facing responsibilities.

• This is a senior-level individual contributor role requiring someone who can operate independently with minimal supervision, manage complex communication workflows, and represent the organization with professionalism and confidence. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Key Responsibilities :

Investor Communications :

• Develop, manage, and distribute investor updates, newsletters, and quarterly reports across portfolio companies.
• Draft and refine investor presentations, press releases, pitch decks, memos, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for investor queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for investor meetings, AGMs, roadshows, and board presentations.
• Coordinate and facilitate plant/site visits for analysts, investors, and stakeholders to provide deeper operational insights and enhance understanding of business capabilities and processes.
• Manage earnings call preparation with key discussion points and anticipated Q&A, as well as post earnings call transcript management and dissemination.

Portfolio Coordination :

• Liaise and coordinate with leadership teams across multiple portfolio companies on reporting timelines, data collection, and communications.
• Track and consolidate financial and operational highlights from portfolio companies for investor reporting.
• Maintain a centralised repository of investor-related documents, templates, and communications.
• Identify gaps in reporting processes and proactively improve communication workflows across the portfolio.

Stakeholder Management :

• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, LPs, advisors, and external stakeholders.
• Manage CRM or investor tracking systems to ensure accurate records of all interactions and commitments.
• Coordinate due diligence requests and data room management during fundraising or investment processes.
• Manage strategic engagement with research analysts and institutional investors by coordinating analyst coverage, facilitating management interactions, providing regular business updates, organizing investor meetings and conference participation, and gathering market feedback to strengthen investor relations and investment positioning.

Content & Research :

• Research industry trends, comparable benchmarks, and market data to enrich investor narratives.
• Monitor industry trends, peer performance, and market developments through regular tracking of financial results, earnings call insights, sector news, comparative financial analysis, relative valuations, share price movements, and trading activity.
• Prepare executive summaries, thought leadership content, and talking points for leadership.
• Support the preparation of fund performance reports, capital account statements, and distribution notices.

Key Skills :

• Investor Communications
• Financial Writing
• Stakeholder Management
• Portfolio Reporting
• Executive Correspondence
• Presentation & Deck Design

Qualifications & Experience :

• 10+ years of experience in Investor Relations, Financial Communications, or a closely related field; prior experience with a listed companys IR function is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with the IR function of a listed company, or with a PE/VC fund, investment bank, or asset management firm is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple entities or portfolio companies simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); experience with data rooms or IR platforms is a plus.
• MBA / CA / CFA or equivalent post-graduate qualification is preferred.
• High degree of discretion, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.

What We Are Looking For :

• Detail-oriented : Obsessive about accuracy in numbers, names, and timelines
• Proactive : Anticipates investor needs before being asked
• Poised : Communicates with confidence and gravitas in all forums
• Organised : Manages multiple deadlines across a complex portfolio landscape
• Discreet : Handles sensitive information with the highest integrity
• Collaborative : Works seamlessly across teams, geographies, and functions