Investor Relation/Corporate Reporting Consultant

Our client is one of the UK’s leading independent corporate reporting agencies. They help all types of businesses – from large global organisations to FTSE small caps – to build greater confidence and trust with their investors and other key stakeholders. Our client is looking to hire a Corporate Reporting strategy and research consultant. Candidates with agency or client side IR/Reporting experience should apply; this role is not relevant for candidates who have only worked in a Fund management or Investment management capacity. International experience and a second language such as Russian would be beneficial.

Overview: Our client's objective is to be the pre-eminent awarding winning corporate reporting agency. The dedicated Research and Strategy Team helps them understand market developments within financial and non-financial reporting both on and offline, defines and develops our offering, and positions our company to take maximum advantage of the opportunities that exist in the marketplace.

Purpose: Reporting into the Director of Research and Strategy, you will be responsible for gathering and providing high-quality market intelligence on corporate reporting policy, issues, news, and trends, predominantly in the UK but increasingly across International markets. The market intelligence gathered will be used to evolve and develop the corporate reporting offering; to keep clients and account teams up to date with the latest developments in the marketplace and to frame and inform marketing activities designed to further enhance our reputation and generate new business enquiries from our target markets.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director of Strategy and Research Team to identify and develop opportunities for research projects.
• Manage the delivery of all corporate reporting consultancy work for new and existing clients.
• Support the Director of Research & Strategy in the presentation of consultancy work to clients.
• Create and deliver bespoke assessments, competitive benchmark audits, and analysis to meet the demands of clients.
• Develop content guidelines for any external communications, including annual reports, presentations, and CR reports to meet client needs.
• Work with the account management team to develop each client’s corporate reporting strategy in line with best practice and changing market conditions.
• Review all client Annual Reports and provide key recommendations for improvement.
• Provide end-of-year assessments of client Annual Reports against agency's benchmarking research.
• Respond to queries from clients regarding legislative and regulatory provisions, providing advice and guidance as appropriate.
• Conduct preliminary research on potential prospects including gaining an understanding of their ownership structure, corporate objectives, operational structure, strengths, weaknesses, and reporting strategy.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Good degree from a reputable university.
• Professional qualifications – preferably legal, accountancy, or business based.
• Experience of working within a corporate reporting, corporate governance or business consultancy role.
• Experience of working with listed companies desirable.
• Highly organised, thorough, demonstrating excellent attention to detail and a proactive, flexible approach.
• Able to establish strong relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Strong ‘can do’ attitude motivated by a desire to be part of the solution.