Head of Investor Relations & Communications (Maternity Cover)

Global Fashion Group; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000

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Head of Investor Relations & Communications (Maternity Cover)

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Head of Investor Relations & Communications

Fixed Term Contract (6-Month Maternity Cover)

Location: London

Salary: competitive + company benefits

About Global Fashion Group

Global Fashion Group (GFG) is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in Latin America, Southeast Asia and Australia New Zealand. From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three ecommerce platforms: Dafiti (LATAM), ZALORA (SEA) and THE ICONIC (ANZ) connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to a market of 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG’s platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art & science that is infused with unparalleled local knowledge. Our vision is to be the #1 fashion & lifestyle destination in LATAM, SEA and ANZ, and we are committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything we do.

THE ROLE

GFG is looking for a Head of Investor Relations & Communications to join our team in the London office. In this role, you’ll report directly to the CFO and manage an analyst. You’ll also work closely with the CEO, broader Strategy and Finance teams and senior leadership across the global business. In this role, you’ll gain a diverse and engaging experience in supporting the Company's investor relations activities, external communications and strategic decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to make a visible impact on the day-to-day operations of a publicly traded business with global reach. In this role, no day will be the same and you’ll be joining the business at a pivotal time that encourages a challenging and rewarding career experience.

Key Responsibilities
Investor Relations:

• Own relationships with current and prospective investors which includes responding to investor communications, building and running an investor targeting programme and investor education
• Build and maintain effective relationships with sell-side analysts and onboard new ones
• Lead the quarterly reporting process with support from the broader Finance team, as well as co-ordinating results days and roadshow events
• Create and deliver all investor external materials, including earning call presentations and press releases, to communicate financial and strategic updates to investors and analysts
• Support the delivery of the Annual Report, Half-Year Report, People & Planet Positive Report and Annual General Meeting
• Attend and participate in investor conferences and events
• Develop compelling investment cases by identifying key trends and drivers of business performance
• Ensure that the Group meets its regulatory obligations for investor communications and generally complies with market standards and the standards set by our peers
• Track and assess sell-side analyst models, analyse peer performance and provide financial support for external messaging
• Analyse Group long-term plan to drive guidance setting process
• Monitor peer, sector and market performance and updates
• Support on corporate transactions

Communications:

• Serve as primary contact for all media contacts and build and maintain relationships
• Own all external channels for brand consistency and develop content, including across the company website and social media pages
• Develop and execute strategic communications in response to Groupwide topics including crises, leadership and executive communications and regular business updates such as results publications
• Provide strategic communication support to the CEO office, including preparing speeches, presentations and briefing materials for key business topics
• Work closely with internal teams across regions and functions to align corporate communication strategies with Group objectives and initiatives and ensure all external communications are in line with our obligations as a listed company

What It Takes

• Relevant work experience in an investor relations, strategy or finance related role ideally gained from another corporate including corporate development, investment banking or consulting
• Creative eye with excellent written skills and ability to build engaging presentations and external ready materials
• Ability to understand financial concepts and experience in using financial data for strategic analysis
• Ability to translate complex information and messages into clear, concise and visually compelling reports and presentations using Excel and Powerpoint. A plus if already familiar with Google Suite tools (or have a creative mind ready to adapt)
• Confident digital literacy - effectively and efficiently use technology and systems in day-to-day work (and / or willingness to learn)
• Highly organised and able to thrive in a busy environment juggling multiple competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt effectively to different audiences at all levels - internally and externally
• A self-starter with a "can-do" attitude and results oriented with a growth mindset
• Experience in retail / ecommerce is not essential, but a knowledge and appreciation of the industry is an advantage

What We Offer You

• The unique opportunity to have a serious impact on a well-established player in the fashion ecommerce industry across LATAM, SEA and ANZ
• Valuable experience as the business navigates a dynamic and evolving market landscape
• Work closely with a diverse and talented global team across 10 countries

Global Fashion Group embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Apply today and join GFG in this exciting role shaping the face of fashion e-commerce!