Our client, an investment company is looking for an Investor Relations Manager to be based in Abu Dhabi. The Investor Relations Manager serves as the primary point of contact between the Company and its current and prospective shareholders, analysts, and other stakeholders. This role involves managing communication strategies to ensure transparent, accurate, and timely dissemination of financial and operational information, strengthening investor confidence, and aligning with regulatory requirements for company.

• 1. Stakeholder Communication:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with institutional and retail investors, analysts, and financial media.
  • Organize investor conferences, roadshows, earnings calls, and annual general meetings (AGMs).
• 2. Financial Reporting and Analysis:
  • Prepare and distribute quarterly and annual financial reports, earnings releases, and presentations.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, Board Secretary and Legal teams to ensure accurate and compliant disclosures.
• 3. Market Intelligence:
  • Monitor market trends, competitor performance, and analyst reports to provide strategic insights to the executive team on the Company as well as its public listed subsidiaries and associates.
  • Conduct shareholder analysis and identify potential investor targets.
• 4. Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure adherence to ADX stock exchange regulations and disclosure requirements.
  • Manage public disclosures, including press releases in collaboration with Communications department, filings, and updates.
• 5. Reputation Management:
  • Support the Communications team to develop and implement communication strategies to enhance the company’s image and reputation in the financial markets.
• 6. Content Creation:
  • Create investor communication materials, such as fact sheets, FAQs, and presentations, tailored for diverse audiences.

• 1. Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
  • MBA or a Master’s degree in Finance or Investor Relations (is a plus).
  2. Certifications:
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent professional certification (preferred).
  • Certification in Investor Relations (e.g., Certified Investor Relations Professional – CIRP) is a plus.
   Experience: 1. Investor Relations:
  • 7+ years of experience in investor relations, financial analysis, or related roles in public-listed companies, investment banks, or financial services.
  2. Capital Markets Exposure:
  • In-depth knowledge of equity markets, investor behaviours, and trading practices.
  • Experience managing shareholder relations during periods of significant market activity (e.g., IPOs, M&As, or financial crises).
  3. Reporting and Compliance:
  • Proven track record of preparing accurate and timely financial reports, earnings presentations, and regulatory disclosures.
  4. Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Demonstrated success in organizing investor meetings, roadshows, and AGMs.
  5. Industry Expertise:
  • Experience in an investment holding company or related sectors is advantageous, with familiarity in diverse portfolio structures.