About The Position
Investor Relations Manager conveys the company's investment message to the analyst and institutional investor communities and communicates analyst and investors' perceptions to the company's senior management. Has a key role in the development of strategic objectives, tactical plans, and business cases, while also contributing to the ongoing development and execution of Ameren's financial plan. Serves as the Corporate Model team's liaison supporting segment financial leaders on new or ongoing work-streams; provides key insights and leverages significant understanding of the Corporate Model.
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare quarterly earnings call press release, script and supporting presentation materials as well as presentation materials for analyst and investor meetings, present materials to senior management and Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
- Coordinate the dissemination of investor relations materials through wire services and website postings and maintain up-to-date investor website
- Prepare possible questions and answers for management in advance of earnings calls, presentations, and investor meetings to ensure smooth communications and responses to investors; requires obtaining high quality information from financial, regulatory, corporate planning and other Ameren personnel, including senior leadership
- Coordinate the planning and execution of meetings with analysts and institutional investors, including preparation of presentation scripts and supporting presentation materials, and attending such meetings, if needed
- Engage in regular communication with analysts and institutional investors to provide transparency into the company's operations and results
- Research current issues and trends in investor relations
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Collaborate with internal groups like Finance, Legal, and Communications on external messaging and compliance with disclosure requirements
- Oversee preparation of presentations and support materials for discussion with Ameren's Board of Directors, the ELT, and Officers' meetings. Ensure work products of the group are of consistently high quality and continuous improvement is evident
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Interacts with strategic teams to develop business cases, objectives and plans to further Ameren's goal of providing increasing returns for shareholders, while keeping energy affordable for our customers
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Establish and maintains positive working relationships with employees in wide-range of departments that provide input to the corporate model and promote business acumen across the company and may help develop or lead training
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, etc.) from an accredited college or university required. MBA, CPA and/or CFA preferred. Seven or more years of relevant experience (e.g., accounting, financial analysis, investor relations, financial reporting, etc.) required. Experience with financial modeling is required.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to details with the ability to see the big picture and how details fit into the overall investor relations message. Strong analytical skills. Ability to exercise judgment and work independently. Effectively interact with senior management and the investment community and adapt to changing circumstances. Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. Must be willing to learn additional specialized systems. Solid leadership and interpersonal skills required. Ability to travel and to work extended hours, especially during the month before each quarterly earnings release, is required. Knowledge of financial theory, accounting principles, standards, and reporting requirements. Knowledge of the utility industry (preferred).
Ameren Corporation
Missouri United States
www.ameren.com
