Investor Relations Director

About the role

The Investor Relations Director will lead the company's IR function, ensuring fair market valuation, expanding the shareholder base, and fostering long‑term trust with the investment community. This senior position reports to senior leadership and works closely with finance, strategy, and corporate communications teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall investor relations strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Prepare and present financial results, earnings releases, and strategic updates to investors, analysts, and senior executives.
• Manage shareholder outreach, roadshows, and investor meetings to broaden and deepen the shareholder base.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, compliance, and disclosure requirements for a listed company.
• Collaborate with finance and strategy teams on valuation models, capital‑market initiatives, and long‑term financial planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field; MBA, CA(SA) or CFA is a plus.
• 8‑12 years of relevant experience in investor relations, corporate finance, equity research, investment banking, or strategy within a listed‑company environment.
• Proven ability to engage senior executives, institutional investors, and analysts effectively.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and executive communication skills.

Required skills

• Financial statement analysis
• Valuation methodologies
• Financial analysis
• Financial modelling
• Capital‑markets knowledge
• Regulatory reporting