Our client is a leading independent oil and gas exploration company in Europe.  Headquartered in London, the company now seeks a credible and experienced IR professional to join the highly respected Investor Relations team. With a balanced portfolio of assets, a quality team and the ambition and opportunity to keep growing, this is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a truly global company that prides itself on its entrepreneurial sprit.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Investor Relations, a proven Investor Relations or financial background is essential and you will possess the ability and confidence to be able to coordinate a full Investor Relations programme.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of IR and Senior Management, to promote the understanding of the Company’s performance and prospects to the financial capital markets

• Maintain day to day contact with the City, dealing with enquiries and assisting with analysis;

• Manage and plan all aspects of investor roadshows in conjunction with the house brokers; filter meeting requests

• Initiate, plan, organise and attend analyst/investor events

• Produce and develop investor communications and presentation materials; prepare company press releases, results announcements and operational updates

• Draft and compile slides for results presentations, investor and company presentations at industry conferences. Screen external presentations given by other parts of the business

• Oversee the maintenance and analysis of the share register; prepare monthly reports identifying share ownership trends; implement investor targeting strategy

• Review broker research and models, providing brokers with feedback and ensure that broker opinion is noted

• Maintain awareness of the views of analysts, shareholders and potential investors and communicate the information internally. Keep senior management informed of important developments in the City and related policy/regulation

• Monitor peer group activity and industry best practice; contribute new ideas to the running of the Investor Relations team

• Assist in the production of the annual report; contribute to content where necessary

• Assist with day to day management and maintenance of the corporate website

Candidate Specification:

• A strong analytical and numeric background - CFA/ACA/Corporate Finance qualification advantageous

• Financially and commercially literate demonstrating strong numerical and oral communication skills; excellent written and presentation skills

• Strong IT skills (Excel and Power Point)

• The ability to liaise with senior management and establish and build strong relationships inside the company as well as with the investment community

• Demonstrate an exceptional level of attention to detail

• A sound understanding of the financial capital markets

For further information on this role or if you would like to discuss other career opportunities please contact Laura Hayter quoting reference no: 0808-75.

We are currently working on a number of IR assignments, both senior and junior levels - for further information as to how we can help you to find the ideal candidate or if you wish to move job please contact Laura Hayter or a member of the IR team on 0207 436 4243 or lhayter@vmagroup.co.uk.

VMA Group is one of the UK's leading Executive Search and Selection companies specialising in Investor Relations and Communications.