Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The role will work closely with SGS’s Group VP of Investor Relations, Communication and Sustainability, as well as Investor Relations Manager to support the preparation of investor reports, presentations, consensus gathering and marketing materials, and play a pivotal role in developing SGSs reputation by contributing to the communication and organizing events with analysts, corporate management and our investors, and for the leadership team.

• Support the organization and attend various investor meetings, conferences (including our annual Investor Days and leadership conference) and site visits to promote SGS’s story
• Coordinate and align with the Investor Relations Manager the strategic investor targeting, using internal and external databases and systems to target new potential investors globally
• Support the organization SGS and/or third-party roadshows, prepare for and attend investor meetings
• Summarize the key points of in-depth analyst reports looking for new analysis and changes in number / views
• Coordinate the data collection and report construction for the senior management and the board
• Work with databases, calendars, electronic files in an organized and logical way
• Oversee shareholder ownership and maintain Investor Relations contacts and interactions details
• Support the IR Manager in researching and responding to investor / analysts’ queries
• Assist in the research and preparation of the background materials and reports as required by the Investor Relations function in advance of investor/business development trips, senior management and board meetings
• Understand competitor results and messaging as well as the impact of any regulatory changes to support the IR team
• Support the preparation of financial materials for investor reports, presentations and marketing materials, including quarterly valuation reports
• Support the gathering financial estimates, running and managing of the consensus model, tracking companies estimates against analysts estimates internally and externally
• Liaise with sustainability team for investor relates matters
• Come up with suggestions for how to change and improve the way that Investor Relations works

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or similar is preferred
• Demonstrated interest in the strategic value of Investor Relations for a company
• Proven experience in the coordination of events and for the preparation of materials showcasing company performance to the outside world
• At least 3 years in a administrator/coordinator role in an Investor Relations environment
• Highly motivated individual, with strong presentation and networking skills
• Client relationship management experience an advantage
• Adaptability with strong organizational skills

This position requires a person who is passionate, energetic, and competitive and wants to be the best in their field. A high level of integrity, intelligence and maturity is required. Ideal competencies are listed below but are not limited to:

• Well-developed verbal & written communication, presentation, report compilation in English and interpersonal skills including ability to explain and present difficult concepts and data in a manner understandable by the financial community. Any other European language is a nice to have, specially French
• Able to understand and digest large quantities of information and adapt your communication around this to different audiences effortlessly
• Well-developed administrative, problem solving, planning and organizational skills
• Able to work constructively across the Finance and Investor Relations team
• High personal and ethical standards, comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information
• High level of professionalism and emotional intelligence
• Ability to build trust, respect and confidentiality
• Sense of initiative, able to work independently, as well as in teams
• Ability to work under pressure and set high standards
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power point & Outlook

Additional Information

The position is on- site and we would like to hear from candidates based in Geneva or nearby. Unfortunately we cannot support relocation from other locations for this position.