Job Description

Job Category: Marketing and Communications Opportunity Awaits at Altus Group! The Opportunity We are looking to hire a qualified Director, Investor Relations , in North America who will work alongside the Chief Communications Officer to help build and foster strong relationships with the global investment community and execute the company’s award-winning IR program. Under the guidance of the Chief Communications Officer, the Director, Investor Relations, will take on a key role within the organization to help develop a compelling value creation narrative, build and foster strong relationships with the global investment community, and execute the company’s award-winning IR program. Our head office is based in Toronto, Canada, but we’re a global company and provide flexible work arrangements. This means you can work remotely or from one of our offices. This is a strategic hire and high performers stand out at Altus. This will be a highly visible role, interacting with the C-suite and divisional leaders, as well as with external analysts and investors. Key responsibilities Supporting the quarterly earnings reporting process , including the following key initiatives:

• Oversight of disclosure (MD&A, press release, earnings call script, presentation) ensuring consistency of key messages, regulatory compliance, and disclosure best practices
• Leading the tracking and analysis of analyst estimates and research reports to monitor Street expectations and perceptions
• Preparing quarterly reports for Executive Committee and Board of Directors to reflect investor perceptions of Altus’ performance and outlook
• Project managing the earnings call event, including logistics, website updates, review coordination, document management, exec. preparations, etc.

Supporting investment community outreach initiatives , including the following key initiatives:

• Coordination and preparation for “marketing” events such as non-deal roadshows, investor conferences, sales desk updates, and other meetings (including, as required, participation at these events and the preparation of briefing/feedback notes)
• Ownership analysis and investor targeting (with the support of third-party vendors and software)
• Leading the project management and content development for special events such as investor days, teach-in’s, product demos, etc.
• Directly engaging with investment community stakeholders, including building and fostering strong relationships and promptly responding to inbound requests

Supporting IR-related strategic initiatives , including:

• Executing a best-in-class IR program and external communication plan to increase the company’s profile amongst key stakeholder groups and enhance reputation.
• Assisting in the development/review of statutory documents such as press releases and financial reports, including supporting other corporate functions to ensure IR perspective is considered and compliance with Corporate Disclosure Policy
• Monitoring investor sentiment and market developments, including information gathering and analysis for ad hoc inquiries related to trading activity, market/industry news, competitive landscape, etc.
• Providing communications counsel support for M&A/corporate development, crisis situations and other “special situation” incidents that require strategic communications
• Supporting ESG initiatives, including the annual publication of the Sustainability report and assessing various ESG frameworks to implement
• Assisting on special projects and events such as annual meetings of shareholders, investor perception study, disclosure revamps, launching retail investor communications strategy, etc.
• Ensuring Altus’ IR program is effectively executed, including maximizing investor-focused news flow, managing the IR budget and vendor relationships, regularly updating IR content and materials such as website, investor presentation, etc.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Exemplifies our values: think boldly, work inclusively, lead with integrity, strive to outperform
• Thinks strategically to see the big picture, but is also very detail oriented
• Is proactive and responsive
• Is solution oriented, resourceful and can run with assignments
• Works collaboratively and professionally with various stakeholders
• Has good discretion around sensitive information and exercises judgment in communication of results/events to outsiders
• Is intellectually inquisitive and will bring ideas to the table
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Has good business acumen
• Can work in a fast-paced, demanding environment, and embrace change
• Ability and willingness to travel

Experience & Qualifications required:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience - a focus on business, finance or communications would be preferred
• At least 5-7 years in one or more of following areas: investor relations, finance, asset management, accounting, equity research ( including direct experience working with publicly traded companies)
• Strong proficiency in the entire Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint

Desirable:

• Experience from sell-side/buy-side/private equity
• Experience with a publicly listed technology/software business
• Experience with public company financial reporting and financial performance metrics and/or valuation, financial modelling techniques used by investors and analyst
• Membership and accreditation with Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) or the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI)
• Working knowledge of ESG guidelines
• Master’s degree (MBA) an asset
• Working knowledge of FactSet

Come realize your potential at Altus Group! Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if required, and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please contact us at accessibility@altusgroup.com or 416-641-9500.