Investor Relations Account Director

KCSA Strategic Communications•New York, NY

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

KCSA Strategic Communications is a full-service integrated communications firm that helps companies to shape perception, build influence and achieve meaningful business impact. Within KCSA, the IR team works to create new avenues for public companies to communicate their investment stories, define their value propositions and secure new opportunities. We’re looking for an Investor Relations Account Director who’s as knowledgeable about financial markets as they are passionate about telling financial stories. Our IR team takes data and shapes that information into narratives for the people who need to hear it - shareholders, stakeholders and beyond. If you have a hawkeye for detail, are a trusted partner to clients, and are ready to help lead teams that make an impact, we’d love to connect. This person will work with companies that are advancing market-changing initiatives in the media & advertising, financial services, healthcare, and alternative therapies industries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of experience in Investor Relations, Financial Services, Equity Research, Economics, Financial Public Relations, or similar relevant experience
Understanding of finance, capital markets, current events, financial statements and public company reporting requirements
Ability to lead client's financial communication strategy
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Diligent attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Exposure to / experience with CRM and Financial Research Systems including Ipreo and Thomson Reuters Eikon

Responsibilities

Drive quarterly reporting process including, earnings announcement preparation, earnings release development, script development for CEOs and CFOs and Q&A preparation
Serves as a direct point of contact for client needs
Ensure the client companies are appropriately and strategically positioned for success with analysts, investors, and all stakeholders
Responsible for ideating the appropriate strategy, framework, and tactics, as well as providing high-impact corporate visibility that supports sales, attracts capital, and builds shareholder value
Draft, refine and finalize investor-facing press releases, shareholder letters and other related financial documents
Draft, refine and finalize investor marketing materials including corporate presentations and investor meeting factsheets
Respond to inbound requests and inquiries from investors
Supervise junior colleagues to support client management