Job Title: Head of Investor Relations (IR)
Reporting to: CFO
Company: A top-Tier Indian Hotel Chain (Publicly Listed)
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
About the Company:
The Company is an upmarket hotel chain known for its luxury and exceptional guestexperiences and maintains a strong public presence in the hospitality sector. They are seeking a strategic leader to develop and execute a robust Investor Relations program that ensures clear, consistent, and compliant communication with the financial community, supports our valuation, and enhances shareholder trust.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Investor Relations Strategy & Management:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive Investor Relations strategy that aligns with the company's financial goals, growth trajectory, and public market positioning.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the financial community, including institutional investors, retail investors, and sell-side/buy-side analysts.
- Manage the company's quarterly and annual earnings process, including developing earnings scripts, drafting press releases, preparing comprehensive Q&A documents, and coordinating with the executive team.
- Organize and execute non-deal roadshows, investor conferences, and site visits globally to broaden the investor base and improve market understanding.
2. Communication and Compliance:
- Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent disclosure of all material information in full compliance with SEBI regulations, Listing Obligations, and Disclosure Requirements (LODR).
- Continuously monitor, analyze, and summarize analyst research, market feedback, and competitor performance for presentation to the CEO and Board of Directors.
- Maintain and enhance the Investor Relations section of the company website.
- Craft presentations, fact sheets, and other communication materials used for external stakeholder engagement.
3. Market and Valuation Analysis:
- Monitor stock performance, shareholder base composition, and liquidity trends.
- Conduct detailed analysis of competitor IR programs and industry best practices.
- Work closely with the Finance team to ensure consistent and accurate data is used in all public-facing financial communication.
Qualifications/Experience:
- CA/ Top-Tier MBA graduate in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 10-15 years of progressive experience in Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, or Equity Research, with a significant tenure managing IR for a publicly listed company in India.
- Strong preference for candidates experienced in Hospitality sector.
- Deep and current knowledge of SEBI regulations, LODR, and capital market practices in India.
- Proven ability to interact and build credibility with institutional investors and sell-side analysts.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of valuation models, accounting principles (Ind AS/IFRS), and financial statements.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
