Director, IR Advisory

Corbin Advisors•Farmington, CT

18h

About The Position

Corbin Advisors is a specialized investor relations (IR) research and advisory firm that was founded on the idea that insights-driven advice is a powerful catalyst for unlocking value. Leveraging proprietary research and analytics, a best-practice mindset, executional excellence, and a deep understanding of what influences sentiment, we deploy a proven model to realize value. Our clients are public companies ranging in size from $250M to $360B in market-cap across all business sectors. We conduct cutting-edge research and advise Boards and C-suite Executives on investor relations and broader capital market matters. Our research is regularly featured in leading publications globally and our Founder, Rebecca Corbin, is a recurring contributor to CNBC. Our culture is unique and inspiring. We’ve thoughtfully defined and pridefully live our values – represented by ‘TAPE’ – Trust, Accountability, Partnership, Excellence and Team, Appreciation, Passion, and Entrepreneurialism. We encourage and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. As Director, IR Advisory, you will serve as a member of the IR Advisory practice and collaborate on a team that leverages proprietary research and analytics, a best-practice mindset, executional excellence, and a proven model to advise public, private, and non-profit organizations on strategy and communication, with the goal of maximizing stakeholder value and organizational impact.

Requirements

Post-graduate degree (in a relevant subject), equivalent qualifications, or evidence of equivalent experience
Deep experience and understanding of equity markets, valuation frameworks, financial models, capital markets and client advisory
8-12+ years in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, corporate finance, or capital markets advisory
Passion for advising or interacting with investors and sell side analysts
Ability to simplify complex constructs and organize big data, including managing and mobilizing resources and delivering to time and quality expectations
Unparalleled attention to detail and project management capabilities
Exceptional business writing and presentation development kills
Excellent organizational and planning skills, including project, resource, and performance management
Public speaking experience or ability to develop based on strong natural foundation
Capital / equity markets and financial communications knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Coordinating and managing projects and priorities

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of Corbin’s proprietary research, proven best practices, and The Corbin Way to advise clients in a data-driven, highly strategic, and value-maximizing manner
Serve as a collaborative and constructive team member and execute client project and retainer work; lead client engagements from inception to conclusion and build relationships with clients on behalf of the firm
Integrate sustainability and ESG research and work into broader advisory engagements to drive connectivity
Demonstrate the skill to respectively challenge and guide our clients to think differently based on our proven methodology, research, and experience
Drive operational excellence and offer solutions for working smarter not harder; consistently seek to upgrade and enhance the way we do things
Work directly with internal teams to further enhance Corbin’s capabilities, including through market research and thought leadership
Support business development efforts, including conducting due diligence, developing pitch decks, presenting content, and participating in Q&A
Amplify brand awareness by representing Corbin at key industry conferences, and through public speaking and social media engagement
Remain current on emerging trends and best practices; collaborate with Research Center of Excellence on thought leadership publication
Actively engage in driving our strategic direction based on the founder’s vision to become a trusted, industry-leading research and advisory firm
Support the achievement of annual and multi-year strategic, operational, and financial goals; support the pursuit of growth x profitability
Work toward becoming a subject matter expert and trusted peer and client advisor
Deliver client excellence and be a positive cultural force