Head of Investor Relations

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isnt always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Investor Relations & Corporate DevelopmentTeam where you will be leading the groups IR function with responsibility for producing clear and consistent messaging covering the groups business strategy and financial performance and ensuring these are clearly articulated to the investment community (including shareholders bondholders target investors analysts and other market participants) and the financial media.

Working as part of the Investor Relations & Marketing teamour ideal team member will have previous experience in managingrelationships with corporate brokers and advisers with a strong understanding of the financial markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Senior Management to shape and articulate key messages covering the groups business model strategy investment case and financial performance for delivery to the investment community ensuring these are consistently reflected in the groups internal and external communications
• Lead the production of high-quality materials for results announcements presentations and other events including regulatory announcements and supporting materials ensuring these accurately and consistently reflect key messages
• Lead the development and delivery of the groups investor relations plan maintaining quality and consistency of interaction with analysts investors and other financial market participants
• Develop and execute a full investor engagement programme ensuring both regular contact with existing shareholders and a strong pipeline of target investors. Oversee all logistics briefings and preparation of materials for investor meetings and roadshows
• Act as a primary spokesperson for the firm representing the company in meetings and building strong relationships with analysts shareholders and target investors
• Monitor share price valuation and share register movements and report on these to Senior Management and the Board
• Promote talent development within the IR team with line management responsibility for two IR managers.

Developing Our People:as a line manager you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• A proven track record in investor relations ideally in the financial services sector
• Experience of managing the financial calendar and developing relationships with analysts and investors
• The ability to think strategically whilst being willing to pitch in with a hands-on approach
• Proven experience of drafting financial results and other announcements
• Strong financial literacy and technical skills including a good understanding of valuation
• Focus on quality and attention to detail
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Team management experience

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

• Professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA)

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us please email us ator request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3000 people principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

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At Close Brothers Group we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.

We believe that everyone should think ahead have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals business owners individuals charities families and employers who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.

We are a team of about 900 people based in15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong long-term relationships with our clients.

Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social economic and environmental challenges facing our business colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.

Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued respected and included so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.

We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.