Manager, Investor Relations

Purpose

The Manager, Investor Relations is responsible for managing the communication between Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp's (APUC) corporate management and its investors. The role focuses on enhancing the Company's position in the market through supporting the investor relations plan.  The role manages the process in releasing information, handling investor/analyst inquiries and meetings, and providing feedback to management. The role will also develop and lead the planning and execution of external communication initiatives for APUC and it's subsidiaries.

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Accountabilities

•Develop and maintain all investor presentations with updated strategies, messaging, and current quarterly financial data - equity, fixed income, quarterly earnings call, annual shareholder meeting, conference/speaking events
•Manage the design, content development, and production of the annual and quarterly reports
•Provide support during the acquisition process - fact sheets, communication material etc.
•Prepare regular IR report for the Board of Directors/Executive Management Team providing information regarding analyst positions and summaries, share facts and programs, marketing activity, stock price movements and performance, and ownership analysis
•Support/manage the development of other documents as required/requested - DRIP plan, IR process, brochures, internal and external audit and regulatory requests
•Manage/support investor meetings and marketing initiatives - book and facilitate meetings with debt and equity investors, liaise with banks/analysts/sales desks, provide investor briefings, prepare presentations and other materials, support the development of the marketing schedule including conferences and roadshows (non-deal, offering), manage conference participation and schedules and assist with logistics
•Manage/support the planning and execution of Investor Days
•Lead/manage the planning and direction for the quarterly conference calls, investor conferences, and presentations
•Manage IR's role in the Annual Meeting - Manage liaison with transfer agent and other service providers (Broadridge, Perry, Lumi, etc), execute/manage regulatory filings, manage communications with exchanges, prepare proxy and presentation materials, draft and disseminate voting results press release, provide hands-on support at meeting. manage investor inquires
•Manage the drafting, review, approval, dissemination, and filing of all corporate press releases to newswire services
•Lead and execute IR's role in the quarterly reporting process - press release script writing, presentation, MD&A content and review, and filings
•Ensure/execute timely filings of publicly disclosed information on SEDAR/EDGAR
•Communicate with the TSE and NYSE and other regulatory authorities as needed
•Lead reporting obligations with stock exchanges- i.e. monthly Form 1, written affirmations, dividend declarations, etc.
•Assist in ensuring regulatory requirements are met by the company both in regards to the Ontario Securities Commission and the Securities Exchange Commission
•Ensure all publicly-available and recent documents are posted on corporate website (recent presentations, press releases, legal articles and policies, annual/quarterly documents)
•Monitor and summarize analyst reports, track analyst consensus estimates for management/FP&A reports
•Monitor daily trading activity and report any significant market developments to management
•Manage day-to-day relationships with key investors (institutional/retail), equity research analysts, and other stakeholders
•Manage response to queries form the financial community, institutional and retail shareholders and the general public
•Mange the APUC investor relations website and create content for APUC's social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter)
•Support equity/debt offerings - schedule meetings, liaise with investment banks, prepare materials, press release drafting, review, dissemination and fling, facilitate conference calls
•Lead day-to-day administrative requirements with external vendors/platforms

Education and Experience

• University - Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Strong communications (verbal, written, graphic) skills
  
• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships
  
• Strong ability to analyze, and interpret financial information
  
• Strong problem solving skills
  
• Intermediate-high proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Compensation Data

Full base salary range $120,000.00- $170,000.00 per year*Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.