Manager, Investor Relations & Strategic Projects, SUHL

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

The primary purpose of investor relations is to provide external/prospective investors with insights about the company as a potential investment, and nurture relationships with existing Investors (shareholders) by providing access to financial and other strategic information about the company that can help them make appropriate decisions around existing and potential investments.

To perform complex financial analysis, including financial / non-financial information, report on the outcomes thereof accurately, articulately and in a succinct manner and to shape & drive the group's strategic narrative with investors, rating agencies and the broader investment community, in order to provide an accurate portrayal of the SBG's performance & prospects in line with internal protocols & external regulatory requirements & develop effective relationships with all key stakeholders.

To participate in strategic planning, and project management and cooperating closely with internal and external stakeholders to help implement the key strategic goals.

• Analyse and understand the company's operations and trading performance, financial results, reporting and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with teams across the organisation in the preparation and consolidation of annual and half year earnings releases, annual report preparation, as well as other investor-related materials linked to the company’s strategic narrative and investment case.
• Developing strategies to attract and maintain investors and, nurture key investor community relationships e.g. analysts, rating agency, fund managers, regulators, financial media, and other related stakeholder relationships
• Coordinating the strategy formulation process as well as functional plans to deliver the company’s strategy.
• Coordinating the macro and industry assessment process as an input into the strategy formulation, modification, and review processes.
• Maintaining the company’s annual rolling strategic plan updates as an input into the annual planning processes (Budgets & forecasts)
• Identifying, assessing, and preparing updates on the potential risks/threats posed to the company strategies.

Qualifications

Type Of Qualification : A degree in Business commerce, finance, accounting, generic management, Corporate Communications. Post Graduate Degree is ideal.

Field of Study: Finance and Accounting

Experience Required
Investor Relations
Finance & Value Management: 3-4 years. Minimum 3 years of experience requiring strong project management, co-ordination capabilities and/or strong networking/ communication capabilities to effectively co-ordinate people from junior to executive level.

Experience and a good understanding of financial analysis.

A good understanding of the local listing requirements, particularly an understanding of how listed companies are required to interact with their stakeholders. Good understanding of the asset management and stock broking industries.

Communication and presentation skills to senior level audiences.

Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in business/ business finance (planning & reporting) preferably in a bank or in a busy commercial environment.

Experience in business development or advisory at executive level

More than 5 years
The role requires a seasoned, holistic entrepreneurial leader with a very strong technical understanding and ability to interpret financial statements, determine drivers and trends and explain complex matters with clarity and in a concise manner. This is a highly visible position for an individual who demonstrates strategic and analytic thinking, confidence, creativity, effective communication skills and collaboration.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Details
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data and Providing Insights
• Excellent report writing, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proactive and organized, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Business or commercial awareness
• Knowledge of markets and economic fundamentals
• Team player relationship manager
• Problem solving and analytical ability.
• Able to manage time constraints and prioritize.

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Analysis and Planning
• Strategic orientation
• Interpreting Financial Statements
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Statistical & Mathematical Analysis
• Analytical mind with strong orientation to financial analysis