Director, Investor Relations

INTRODUCTION

About FGS Global - 

FGS Global is a strategic advisory and communications consultancy, with over 1200 multidisciplinary experts across the world’s major financial, government, business, and cultural centers. The firm is an acknowledged leader in crisis, corporate reputation, public affairs and capital markets, M&A advisory and boardroom communication counsel. FGS Global supports its clients in addressing a myriad of stakeholder concerns by leveraging its research and insights, media placement, content, digital, and data capabilities. The company was created in December 2021 by combining Finsbury, Hering Schuppener, The Glover Park Group, and Sard Verbinnen & Co. FGS Global serves its client base from 27 cities worldwide, including U.S. Offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, South Florida, and Houston.  

We are seeking a Director, Investor Relations to be based in our New York office; this is a hybrid role with at least 3 days expected in-person.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will primarily be responsible for helping to plan and execute internal IR initiatives, including offerings, internal share market, shareholder platform implementation, KKR transaction events, quarterly IR reporting, tax updates and documentation, other shareholder communications, share repurchases for departing employees, annual dividend payment, and equity administration.

The individual will also support execution of equity offerings and annual Employee Share Program and help maintain the cap table and shareholder tracking. 

Additional Responsibilities:

The individual will also have the opportunity to contribute to IR related client engagements:

• Oversee and prepare research for client distribution on IR topics to provide examples, best practices, case studies and respond to specific client requests with guidance and recommendations. 
• Draft or review IR deliverables including earnings materials, presentations, other investor communications.
• Participate with other team members in client prep and feedback sessions. 
• Support development of client investor day events.
• Provide direction on peer analysis research and summary/reporting.
• Contribute perspective and guidance in ESG reporting and other ESG related initiatives.
• Support perception study team on execution and client presentations.
• Assist in development of proposals for new and existing clients. 
• Act as an account project manager, including assigning responsibilities, anticipating account needs and ensuring activities are completed on-time, while providing strategic and tactical support to senior team members. 
• Serve as the center for information on accounts with knowledge of everything that is going on with the account.
• Build and manage media relationships, including responding to inbound inquiries and serving as a spokesperson for clients.
• Be a mentor and role model for other account staff by leading through actions – being prepared, proactive, and available, with a “can do” attitude.
• Engage directly with clients and advisors, representing our recommendations or position on issues that have a financial, brand, and/or business impact.
• Support new business opportunities in the market and working to strengthen and expand existing client relationships with compelling ideas and excellent service.
• Embrace and embody the FGS value proposition, which combines total candor with sophisticated judgement gained through experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, finance, communications, or a related field.
• Client focused, with a high bar for quality and results. 
• Strong analytical skills based in finance and/or accounting knowledge.
• Highly collaborative, with strong communications skills, and able to work well in teams.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, and an ability to seamlessly balance multiple assignments and client situations simultaneously.
• Confidence and presence to work effectively with senior members of account teams and clients in high-stakes situations.
• Well-rounded, adaptable, and detailed-oriented individual comfortable working through challenges.
• Solid judgment and the capacity to accurately assess complicated situations and ask the right questions. 
• Highly motivated and calm under pressure.
• The ability to manage, be responsible for and mentor junior staff. 
• Demonstrated project management experience.

The ideal candidate will have the following additional personal attributes:

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Self-Starter
• Collaborative team player
• Honest, trustworthy, and personable
• Demonstrates high integrity and confidentiality at all times
• Articulate - a great communicator across all levels
• Results focused, with a high bar for quality
• A “how can I help” approach

EDUCATION

• An undergraduate degree is required. Master’s degree is a plus.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, profit share /performance bonus, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also provide:

• 401(k) with an employer matching program 
• Generous time off benefits, including flexible vacation, parental leave, and a sabbatical
• A collaborative group of smart, passionate and highly motivated people 
• Team-oriented work environment structured to provide opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development

We offer medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and AD&D plans, 401(k) with company matching contribution, technology reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, and paid time off to eligible full-time employees.  

FGS Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to United States federal law requirements, FGS Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  

When you submit an application, we collect certain personal information about you for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for the position. For more information about our privacy practices, please visit our privacy policy at https://fgsglobal.com/privacy.  

Candidates must be authorized to legally work in the United States and not require sponsorship for an employment visa now or in the future.