Investor Relations Analyst at Interswitch Group

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Investor Relations Analyst

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Permanent
Department: Group Finance & Supply Chain Management

Job Description

• Drives the engagement of shareholders, bondholders, potential investors, and sell-side analysts to ensure the effective and proactive dissemination of ISW Group's strategic information and corporate disclosures.
• The information disseminated not only projects the financial strength of the Group, but also enables a two-way relationship between the Group and its stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• To support the Head of Investor Relations and GCFO in interactions with market participants and Sourcing and maintaining data relating to external public company comparators
• Sourcing and maintaining data related to the external payments sector, market analysis and composition in Nigeria, Africa and globally
• Sourcing and maintaining data related to Interswitch of interest in an investor relations context
• Preparation and maintenance of presentations to be used with third party investors, debt or equity, potential investors and relevant market participants
• Ad hoc data sourcing and analysis and presentation preparation
• Assist in the preparation of press releases covering the business performance and activities
• Interaction with third party advisors and internal functions on market and fundraising issues
• Administration of investor program and related stakeholders, such as rating agencies
• Preparation of draft responses to third party questions and queries

Education and Experience

• Academic Qualification(s): First Degree (BSc)
• Professional Qualification(s): Accounting, Economics or Finance Background is preferred
• Experience (Number of relevant years): A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial services, payments with a strong bias in technology or a background in a technology driven business
• Appreciable knowledge of data analysis and research.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Graduate, preferably in a numerate discipline
• Several years’ work experience in the banking or investment management sector
• Good knowledge of excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
• Experience of working successfully in virtual teams
• Able to work independently
• Critical thinker
• Constructive approach and outlook.

Application Closing Date
11th April, 2023.