Description:

Job Title: Head of Investor Relations (IR).

Reporting to: CFO.

Company: A top-Tier Indian Hotel Chain (Publicly Listed).

Location: Pune, Maharashtra.

About the Company:

The Company is an upmarket hotel chain known for its luxury and exceptional guest experiences and maintains a strong public presence in the hospitality sector.

They are seeking a strategic leader to develop and execute a robust Investor Relations program that ensures clear, consistent, and compliant communication with the financial community, supports our valuation, and enhances shareholder trust.

Key Responsibilities:

Investor Relations Strategy & Management:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive Investor Relations strategy that aligns with the company's financial goals, growth trajectory, and public market positioning.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for the financial community, including institutional investors, retail investors, and sell-side/buy-side analysts.

- Manage the company's quarterly and annual earnings process, including developing earnings scripts, drafting press releases, preparing comprehensive Q&A documents, and coordinating with the executive team.

- Organize and execute non-deal roadshows, investor conferences, and site visits globally to broaden the investor base and improve market understanding.

Communication and Compliance:

- Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent disclosure of all material information in full compliance with SEBI regulations, Listing Obligations, and Disclosure Requirements (LODR).

- Continuously monitor, analyze, and summarize analyst research, market feedback, and competitor performance for presentation to the CEO and Board of Directors.

- Maintain and enhance the Investor Relations section of the company website.

- Craft presentations, fact sheets, and other communication materials used for external stakeholder engagement.

Market and Valuation Analysis:

- Monitor stock performance, shareholder base composition, and liquidity trends.

- Conduct detailed analysis of competitor IR programs and industry best practices.

- Work closely with the Finance team to ensure consistent and accurate data is used in all public-facing financial communication.

Qualifications/Experience:

- CA/ Top-Tier MBA graduate in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

- 10-15 years of progressive experience in Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, or Equity Research, with a significant tenure managing IR for a publicly listed company in India.

- Strong preference for candidates experienced in Hospitality sector.

- Deep and current knowledge of SEBI regulations, LODR, and capital market practices in India.

- Proven ability to interact and build credibility with institutional investors and sell-side analysts.

- Strong financial acumen and understanding of valuation models, accounting principles (Ind AS/IFRS), and financial statements.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.