About the Company
Iridium is a fast-growing management consulting firm that advances the science and practice of investor relations. Founded in Dubai in 2015, we partner with C-suite executives of major public companies to help them establish a strong capital markets presence and unlock their full valuation potential. We operate at the most advanced level of the global investor relations industry, combining the expertise of seasoned IR, buy-side, and sell-side professionals with proprietary AI tools to drive innovation in our client advisory workflows and strengthen our leadership position.
About the Role
We are looking for a strategic thinker to join our expanding consulting team. This role entails supporting client engagements across the entire investor relations spectrum, from gathering and synthesizing strategic, financial and operational information, analysing capital markets performance, and competitive benchmarking to formulating and testing hypotheses, and presenting management recommendations to unlock valuation potential. Responsibilities also include devising investor relations strategies and organizational blueprints, and creating investment narratives and presentation materials. The role further offers the opportunity to support ongoing development of our proprietary AI platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse companies' strategies to develop a perspective on value creation in the client's industry sector
- Review performance trends, valuation multiples, and market feedback to provide a well-rounded understanding of a client's position within the capital markets
- Provide insights into industry trends, peer performance, and shifts in investor sentiment that could impact strategic positioning and investment narrative
- Identify areas for improvement in current investor relations strategies, enhancing transparency, consistency, and engagement to align with market expectations
- Design organizational blueprints for the investor relations function that align with strategic objectives, market positioning, and industry standards
- Collaborate with senior executives to refine and polish corporate narratives, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and market opportunities
- Create high-quality presentation materials and develop delivery channels to effectively convey the investment thesis to the market.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
- Relevant post-graduate qualification (CFA, MBA) an advantage
- 3+ years in a strategic planning, management consulting, corporate strategy, or investor relations role
- Demonstrated professional and academic achievement
Experience & Skills
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, strategic insights
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for high-quality presentations
- Strong organizational skills, with the capability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with a focus on collaboration and teamwork
- Proactive, detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic and a team-oriented mindset
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage
Ideally, you will also have
- Curiosity and a keen interest in corporate strategy and capital markets
