Associate Director or Director (mfd) Equity Advisory & Investor Relations

Frankfurt - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

FGS Global is the worlds leading stakeholder strategy firm with approximately 1400 professionals around the world advising clients in navigating critical issues and reputational challenges. FGS was formed from the combination of Finsbury The Glover Park Group HeringSchuppenerand Sard Verbinnen & Co to offer board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of stakeholder strategy including corporate reputation crisis management and public affairs and is also the leading force in transaction and financial communications worldwide.

FGS offers seamless and integrated support with offices in the following locations: Abu Dhabi Amsterdam Beijing Berlin Boston Brussels Calgary Chicago Dubai Dublin Düsseldorf Frankfurt Hong Kong Houston Kingston London Los Angeles Munich Paris Riyadh San Francisco Shanghai Singapore South Florida The Hague Tokyo Toronto Vancouver Washington D.C. and Zurich. The firm isheadquarteredin New York.

FGS is consistentlyrankeda Band 1 PR firm for Crisis & Risk Management and for Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners. For the second year FGS was ranked #1 Global M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 byMergermarket.

Our Equity Advisory & Investor Relations team combines capital markets expertise with strategic communications to help leaders unlock shareholder value. Were looking for a capital markets professional with strategic advisory experience - whether from diverse roles across investor relations research consulting or banking - who can translate financial strategy into compelling investor narratives and drive tangible valuation outcomes.

Our team inGermanyis looking for motivated talents to join the team as an

Associate Director or Director (m/f/d) Equity Advisory & Investor Relations.

YourResponsibilities

You serve as primary advisor to CFOs and IROson equity stories and capital markets strategy that drive valuation outcomes managing expectations in challenging situations and advising on benchmarking investor perception studies financial calendar management earnings communications roadshows IR regulatory requirements and corporate governance.
You translate complex technical and financial developments into compelling communicationsfor investors analysts and other external stakeholders architecting tailored equity stories and preparing management for key milestones.
You develop capital markets response strategiesfor earnings volatility activist campaigns short-seller attacks and regulatory investigations and guide companies through critical transitions including IPO preparation post-IPO positioning and M&A investor communications.
You stay current on market geopolitical and economic developments- AI-driven investing retail investor growth regulatory changes and market volatility - translating trends into recommendations that help clients adapt their equity story and investor engagement.
You serve as capital markets quarterback on integrated engagements orchestrating solutions with our crisis management media relations public affairs and digital specialists while identifying new business opportunities and cross-serving FGS capabilities.
You network within the capital markets and IR community support new business activities and pitches mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the growth of your local office.

WhatYouShouldBring

Bachelors or masters degree or equivalent in a subject related to finance business administration economics or a similar field.
At least three years professional experience as an Associate Director and six years as a Director across investor relations investment banking strategy consulting equity research or corporate finance.
Deep understanding of capital markets corporate strategy and how financial narratives impact investor perception and valuation.
Proficiency in IR best practices - disclosure requirements regulatory frameworks and financial calendar management - or learning agility to master these quickly.
Excellent analytical and communication skills in German and English with ability to translate complex financial developments into persuasive narratives for investors and analysts.
Experience advising senior executives in high-pressure situations - IPOs activist campaigns earnings volatility transformations - while managing multiple projects and delivering results.
Collaborative team player across practices and geographies skilled at building buy-in for integrated solutions that leverage FGS Globals full capabilities.
Entrepreneurial mindset with proven business development capabilities and confidence interacting with CFOs board members and investors.
Commitment to mentoring junior colleagues and staying current on capital markets trends.

WhatWeOffer

An international and inspiring work environment
Diverse and varied tasks with room for independent work
Structured onboarding and individual support from experienced colleagues
The opportunity to actively contribute to processes and help shape the implementation of new ideas
An engaged collegial and growing team withstrong teamspirit and mutual appreciation
A corporate culture that combines professionalism with a supportive and respectful atmosphere
Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development
Flexible working arrangements including the option to work remotely up to two days per week
Role-specific additional benefits

Dont meet every single requirement Please dont worry!Studies have shown that some groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At FGS Global we are dedicated to building a diverse open and authentic workplace. So if youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt match with every qualification perfectly we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or another role.

We look forward to your complete application (incl. all relevant academic and professional certificates and/or reference letters). Feel free to contact our HR team by email at.

More information:FGS Global

Required Experience:

Director