Associate Investor Relations

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients

Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 2200000 (ie INR 10 - 22 LPA)

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Experience: 5-6 Years

Industry: Healthcare / Listed Company

Function: Investor Relations

Designation: Associate - Investor Relations

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a high-calibre Associate - Investor Relations to support the Investor Relations function of a leading listed healthcare organisation. The role involves working closely with senior stakeholders across Investor Relations, Finance, Business, Strategy, and M&A to drive financial analysis, investor communications, business performance insights, and management reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial analysis, valuation, financial modelling, and corporate finance, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into actionable business insights.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Investor Relations and Reporting

• Support the quarterly financial results and investor communication process, including investor presentations, earnings releases, FAQs, and management talking points.
• Analyse quarterly financial and operational performance against previous periods, budgets, management guidance, and industry peers.
• Assist in preparing for earnings calls, analyst and investor meetings, and investor conferences.
• Track analyst coverage, consensus estimates, market expectations, and investor and analyst feedback.
• Prepare reports and presentations that communicate business performance, strategic priorities, and key financial developments.

2. Financial and Business Analysis

• Analyse key financial and operational metrics to assess business performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop financial models, business cases, forecasts, and scenario and sensitivity analyses using advanced Excel.
• Evaluate performance across hospitals, business units, geographies, and medical specialties.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor performance, and key business drivers to support strategic and financial decision-making.
• Identify performance trends, business risks, and opportunities for operational and financial improvement.

3. Peer and Investor Analysis

• Conduct regular analysis of listed peers, healthcare industry developments, and valuation metrics.
• Benchmark peers on revenue growth, operating margins, return on capital employed (ROCE), occupancy rates, average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB), capacity additions, valuation multiples, expansion plans, and capital allocation.
• Prepare investor and analyst meeting briefs, market intelligence reports, and management talking points.
• Evaluate market perceptions, investor expectations, and competitive positioning to support the organisation's investor relations strategy.

4. M&A and Corporate Development

• Support mergers and acquisitions, investments, and strategic initiatives through valuation, financial modelling, due diligence, transaction analysis, and synergy assessment.
• Develop financial models and projections for acquisitions, investments, and business expansion opportunities.
• Assist in evaluating strategic opportunities and assessing their financial viability and potential returns.
• Prepare investment committee presentations, management reports, and supporting materials for strategic and corporate development decisions.

Required Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in Finance from a reputed institution or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• CFA certification or an additional financial qualification will be an advantage.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in Investor Relations, Equity Research, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, or M&A.
• Experience working with a listed company is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in the healthcare or hospital sector will be an advantage.

Must-have Skills

• M&A
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modelling and Valuation
• Advanced Excel
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Business Performance Analysis

Good-to-have Skills

• Equity Research
• Corporate Strategy
• Corporate Finance
• Investor Relations
• Industry and Peer Benchmarking
• M&A Due Diligence