Head of Investor Relations-Fintech Portfolio Company-UK and USA experience only
Peak Xv Partners
Dubai - United Arab Emirates · Dubai - United Arab Emirates · United Arab Emirates
Posted on Apr 25, 2025
As the Head of Investor Relations, you will be responsible for building and managing relationships with investors, analysts, and capital market stakeholders primarily across the UK & US. You’ll play a critical role in shaping our public market narrative, preparing for IPO readiness, and driving ongoing investor engagement and market confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and execute a world-class investor relations strategy tailored for a UK or US public listing.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson to the global investment community, particularly institutional investors, analysts, and funds in London and New York.
- Lead all aspects of IPO investor communication, including roadshows, investor presentations, prospectus input, and messaging strategy.
- Develop and maintain high-quality investor materials, including quarterly earnings scripts, investor decks, fact sheets, and annual reports.
- Partner with the CEO, CFO, legal, and communications teams to ensure consistent and transparent messaging aligned with financial and strategic goals.
- Monitor and analyze market trends, shareholder sentiment, and competitor activity to inform strategic communication and positioning.
- Coordinate with investment banks, legal advisors, and auditors to support IPO readiness and compliance.
- Lead post-IPO engagement including earnings calls, investor days, and ongoing shareholder communications.
Qualifications
- 10+ years in investor relations, investment banking, equity research, or corporate finance—preferably with a focus on IPOs and public market listings in the UK or USA.
- Proven experience navigating a company through an IPO or major capital markets event (LSE, NASDAQ, or NYSE experience strongly preferred).
- Exceptional financial literacy and ability to translate complex financials into compelling narratives.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with strong executive presence.
- Deep relationships across the UK and/or US investment communities.
- Familiarity with SEC, FCA, and relevant regulatory frameworks is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA, CFA, or similar qualifications are advantageous.
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of a transformative IPO journey, helping shape the future of fintech in emerging markets.
- Work with a globally distributed leadership team and report directly to the C-suite.
- Competitive compensation with equity upside potential.