The Vacancy

At Close Brothers we look to recruit people from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full‑time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.

Overall Summary

Join the Close Brothers Investor Relations & Corporate Development team where you will play a key role in the delivery of the group’s IR programme during a period of transition for the team. Working as part of the Investor Relations & Marketing team our ideal team member will have previous experience in acting as a key point of contact for analysts and investors and ensuring effective communication of investor feedback and other market developments internally with excellent financial literacy and technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of the group’s investor relations programme, maintaining the quality and consistency of the group’s interaction with analysts, investors, and other financial market participants.
• Monitor share price, valuation and share register movements and report on these to the wider IR team, Management and the Board.
• Liaise with corporate brokers and advisors on potential investor targeting activity.
• Act as a point of contact for the group’s PR advisers including the handling of media enquiries.
• Review and monitor investor feedback and analyst research, reporting the market’s views to the executive team and the Board.
• Ensure that all Governance and Compliance is adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required.

Developing Our People: as a line manager, you will be accountable for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take duty for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.

We Would Love to Hear from You if You Have/Are

• A proven track record in investor relations at Manager level or above, ideally gained in the Financial Services sector in a UK plc
• Experience of managing the IR programme of a listed company
• Proven experience of drafting financial results and other announcements
• A focus on quality and attention to detail
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Confident in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders at a senior level

It is Not Essential but It Would Be Great if You Have

• Professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA)

We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

About Us

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers: https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits: https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group

The Company

At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.

We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long‑term savings and investments.

We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face‑to‑face services to enable strong, long‑term relationships with our clients.

Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.

Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top‑down.

We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.

The Benefits

• Private medical
• Discounted health checks
• Stakeholder pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym discounts
• Purchase additional holiday