Director of Investor Relations & Financial Communications

Hanson Search is partnering with a leading international asset manager to appoint a Director of Investor Relations amp Financial Communications based in the United Arab Emirates This is a senior highly visible role shaping how the firm communicates its strategy and performance to shareholders investors analysts and the financial media investors

• Investor Relations Strategy Lead the investor relations strategy articulating a compelling investment case Ensure the market clearly understands the firm s growth drivers and financial performance
• Shareholder and Analyst Engagement Build relationships with existing and prospective shareholders and with sell-side and buy-side analysts Manage rating agency relationships and lead investor meetings roadshows conferences and capital markets events
• Results and Reporting Lead the preparation and delivery of results announcements earnings presentations scripts Q amp A materials and the investor relations elements of the annual report Work closely with finance and strategy teams supported by the legal team
• Financial Communications Own the firm s financial communications including press releases and media engagement ensuring consistency across all channels Shape executive messaging on results and other key business developments including corporate transactions
• Media Relations Develop strong relationships with leading regional and international financial and business media positioning senior leadership as credible voices on markets and the industry
• Executive Counsel Prepare and brief senior leadership including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for investor and media engagements Provide strategic counsel on market sentiment and messaging
• Market Intelligence Monitor share register movements investor sentiment analyst views peer performance and market developments translating insight into clear recommendations for the leadership team and board
• Fund Investor Communications Partner with distribution and client teams to ensure consistent high-quality communication of the firm s investment capabilities and performance to institutional and wealth clients
• Disclosure and Governance Ensure all communications meet listing rules and regulatory disclosure requirements overseeing disclosure processes in partnership with legal and compliance
• Crisis and Issues Management Lead communications planning and response for sensitive issues protecting the firm s reputation in the market particularly with investors and clients
• Team Leadership Build and lead a high-performing investor relations and communications team while managing relationships with external agencies and advisers

• Significant investor relations and financial communications experience gained within asset management wider financial services a listed company or a leading financial communications consultancy
• Extensive experience of results cycles and capital markets events including engagement with institutional shareholders and analysts
• A strong understanding of asset management business models and performance metrics including financial reporting
• You will be able to translate complex financial information into compelling narratives
• Established relationships with regional and international financial media and the investment community
• Experience in the GCC is strongly preferred
• Experience of major corporate events such as listings or transactions is highly advantageous
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills with the stakeholder management ability and gravitas to advise senior executives and board members
• Experience leading teams and managing external agencies
• A CFA or relevant professional qualification is advantageous and Arabic language skills are highly desirable

This Director of Investor Relations amp Financial Communications role offers a highly competitive tax-free compensation package It also brings the opportunity to lead the investor relations and financial communications agenda of a respected international asset manager

The Director of Investor Relations will lead the investor relations and financial communications function owning the equity story and the firm s financial messaging. The role also acts as a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.