Director, Investor Relations

Location

Newport Beach, CA | United States

Job description

Job Function

As the Director of Investor Relations, you will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing the organization's relationships with shareholders and the broader financial community. You will serve as the primary liaison, ensuring effective communication and fostering positive connections that contribute to the company's overall market perception and stock price.

Your responsibilities will encompass developing and executing strategies to engage shareholders and financial stakeholders, cultivating trust and confidence in the company's performance and future prospects. You will leverage your expertise to translate financial data and business objectives into compelling narratives that resonate with investors, supporting the organization's capital-raising efforts and enhancing shareholder value.

In this role, you will lead initiatives to enhance transparency and disclosure practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in investor communications. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, finance teams, and external advisors to provide strategic insights and guidance on investor sentiment, market trends, and competitive positioning.

As the Director of Investor Relations, you will drive continuous improvement in shareholder engagement practices, utilizing analytics and feedback mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies and refine approaches as needed. Your leadership will be instrumental in building and maintaining a strong investor relations function that enhances the organization's reputation and supports its long-term growth objectives.

AMVAC, an American Vanguard Company is a diversified specialty and agricultural products company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for crop protection and nutrition, turf and ornamentals management, commercial, and consumer pest control globally.  (NYSE: AVD)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategize Growth Prospects: Develop and emphasize long-term growth prospects in investor presentations, articulating the company's strategic vision and value proposition to shareholders and financial analysts.
• Investor Outreach: Conduct in-person visits, organize conferences, and engage with analysts to strengthen relationships with investment professionals, fostering trust and confidence in the company's performance. 
• Relationship Management: Effectively manage relationships with investment professionals, providing timely updates and insights on the company's financial performance, market positioning, and growth prospects 
• Quarterly Reporting: Manage the process of gathering feedback twice quarterly via investor relations input to the CEO report, ensuring alignment between investor sentiment and corporate strategy.
• Collaboration with Marketing and Sales: Coordinate closely with Marketing and Sales teams to manage the company website, ensuring accurate and up-to-date investor information is available. Collaborate on initiatives to enhance visibility and investor engagement.
• Annual Report Preparation: Oversee the preparation of the annual report, ensuring it accurately reflects the company's financial performance, strategic priorities, and growth trajectory.
• Equity Research Analyst Coverage: Work to secure additional equity research analysts to cover the company, enhancing visibility and awareness among the investment community.
• Investment Reporting: Oversee reporting related to investment activities, including performance attribution, asset-liability management, and risk tolerance, providing transparency and insights into the company's investment strategies and outcomes.

Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial markets, investment banking, or investment relations
• 5+ years of Investor Relations in Agriculture Chemicals; Agrochemicals or related field
• Financial Expertise: Possesses a comprehensive understanding of financial markets and demonstrates proficiency in analyzing and interpreting complex financial concepts.
• Results Orientation: Shows a results-oriented approach with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes and driving shareholder value through effective investor relations practices.
• Expertise in Agricultural Chemicals: Holds comprehensive knowledge of agricultural chemicals, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning in related areas.

Professional and Cultural Characteristics:

• Strategic Project Management: Demonstrates proficiency in managing projects strategically, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and driving successful outcomes.
• Cultural Alignment: Demonstrated ability to unify diverse practices into a cohesive culture aligned with overall business strategy.
• Exceptional Communicator: Promotes open dialogue and collaboration across the organization, uniting teams and individuals around shared goals.
• Writing and Editing Excellence: Possesses strong writing and editing skills, delivering high-quality content that effectively communicates key messages.
• Collaboration: Operates with an enterprise-wide mindset, collaborates with experts, and builds consensus to make informed decisions as a team.
• Strategic Thinker: Thinks both strategically and creatively, proactively considering long-term implications and making decisions that support the organization's future.
• Talent Development: Attracts and develops talent, fostering succession planning and team development.
• Innovative Leader: Brings innovation and fresh ideas to the organization, driving positive change.
• Learning Agility: Adapts to a rapidly changing environment, comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced decision-making.
• Strategic and Hands-on: Easily transitions between strategic thinking and hands-on execution, seamlessly aligning both approaches.
• Financial and Operational Expertise: Proficient in working with financial metrics, enhancing operational excellence, and utilizing KPIs and clear dashboards to drive performance.
• Agile and Decisive: Nimble, flexible, and willing to take calculated risks while pivoting when necessary.
• Strong Communication and Organizational Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a similar field (Required)
• MBA preferred

AMVAC OFFERS

• Excellent Insurance plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision with low out-of-pocket expenses for employees and their families
• Life and AD&D insurance for employees and their families 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching 
• Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) – NYSE: AVD with employee discounts 
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay 
• Annual salary from $160K to $185K depending on experience
• Wellness program; FSA or HSA plans available
• Annual Bonus and more 

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