Director of Investor Relations - Little Rock, AR

Who We Are:

Southern Bancorp is a different kind of bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.

Investor Relations Director

The Investor Relations Director builds on and expands Southern Bancorp's strong reputation and networks in the investing market and is responsible for investor relations and stakeholder engagement, including market positioning. This position serves as the lead for creating opportunities through to execution of funding that will support the strategic growth of Southern Bancorp using a variety of investments that include, but are not limited to, equity, debt, mezzanine, grants, and mission deposits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships across industry to identify and act on investment opportunities
• Develop and execute relationship plans for new and existing funders, investors, and shareholders
• Responsible for preparation of marketing materials, proposals/pitch documents and private placement memorandums
• Execute on fundraising activities across the full range of investment needs
• Serve as liaison with company leadership to identify company-wide funding needs and funding strategies to support business units
• Support the organization's market position through speaking engagements and written thought pieces
• Develop and manage investor relations department, including setting department strategy, goals and policies
• Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong commitment to Southern's mission: to create economic opportunity in underserved communities by providing responsible, responsive, and innovative financial products and services that balance profits with purpose
• Deep knowledge and expertise in investing and/or raising funds in traditional and nontraditional channels
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial institutions and how they are funded
• Demonstrated business development and relationship building skills, both externally and internally
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Relations or Communications and at least 6-8 years of progressive experience in investor relations, communications, relationship management or nonprofit development, or an equivalent combination of experience and related advanced degrees. Must also have three years experience managing a team
• Ability to operate independently and strategically as leader of a new function
• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills. Must be able to present ideas, concepts, and technical strategies on an individual or group basis
• Must possess and maintain current and valid driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage
• Ability to demonstrate Southern's Core Values:

• RELATIONSHIP: We build relationships that lift our customers, our co-workers, and our communities.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: We share a collective responsibility to fulfill our mission, and we hold each other to it.
• INNOVATION: We are not afraid to try new things, question traditional methods, or embrace new opportunities to better fulfill our mission.
• SUSTAINABILITY: We know that our success is measured by our impact on people, the planet, and profits.
• EMPOWERMENT: We work with our customers, communities, and employees to ensure they have equal and equitable access to the financial resources, tools, and support they need to improve their financial health.

What we offer our employees:

A positive impact on Your Future:

• 401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
• Employee stock ownership plan
• 1% employee home loan
• Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees

Benefits to improve your health:

• No deductible medical insurance plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

The opportunity to nurture your well-being:

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Bonus plan
• Opportunity for merit raises
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Community service opportunities

Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.