Investor Relations Senior Associate

ICR, one of the fastest-growing Strategic Advisory firms in the world, is seeking an Investor Relations Senior Associate to join its Retail, Apparel, Footwear & Accessories (RAFA) team.

• Provide direct support for Partners, Managing Directors, Senior Vice Presidents, and Vice Presidents of the group
• Create, update and maintain detailed financial models for our clients
• Track and report on our clients’ competitor/peer business developments and financial results
• Prepare reports and analysis for clients outlining investor feedback, financial results, stock price performance, short interest, and changes to institutional shareholder base
• Assist with the creation and preparation of quarterly Board of Directors presentations
• Develop and manage relationships with current analysts and institutional investors
• Develop and manage calendars and timelines for investor conferences, non-deal roadshows, analyst days, and other major events
• Develop client marketing materials, including corporate press releases, letters to shareholders, investor fact sheets, and IR website content
• Participate in the quarterly earnings review and preparation process, including due diligence calls with management, drafting earnings releases, conference call scripts and Q&A documents
• Distribute press releases and notify respective exchange if public
• Assist in preparing pitch materials for prospective clients
• Various clerical and administrative responsibilities including note taking, scheduling calls, and mailing investor kits

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Communications, Business or a related field
• At least one year of relevant work experience or substantial internships during college
• Strong finance and/or accounting background required
• Experience in equity research, investment banking, or similar buy or sell-side exposure a plus
• Knowledge of consumer industry a plus
• Excellent interpersonal & verbal / written communication skills
• Confident and professional phone and e-mail communication
• Proven ability to work well on teams, self-motivated, and shows initiative
• Strong work ethic, great attention to detail, analytical, curious, optimistic, tenacious with a desire to learn
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently and be resourceful
• High levels of ethics, integrity and judgment
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Power Point
• 2-3 days a week in office at our mid-town NYC location, 2-3 days remote