Investor Relations & Capital Markets Consultant Associate
THE OPPORTUNITY
Accellency is looking for an Investor Relations & Capital Markets Consultant to join our team in London or Paris at Associate level.
We are a strategic advisory firm specialising in Investor Relations and Capital Markets. We advise large listed companies across Europe, leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies on how they position themselves with investors and communicate their strategy, performance and investment proposition.
The role sits at the intersection of Investor Relations, capital markets and private equity, combining financial analysis, strategic thinking and communication.
You will work as part of small project teams alongside Accellency's Partners and senior consultants, with direct exposure to senior client teams including CEOs, CFOs, Heads of Investor Relations, private equity Partners and investment professionals.
The breadth of our client base and assignments provides exposure to different companies, sectors, investment strategies and situations across both public and private markets.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
· Breadth, not repetition. Rather than focusing on one company or one transaction for months on end, you will work across sectors, situations and investment strategies, in both public and private markets.
· Senior exposure from day one. You will work alongside Accellency's Partners and directly with client CEOs, CFOs, Heads of Investor Relations and private equity investment teams.
· Work that carries weight. You will contribute to equity stories, strategic positioning and investor messaging that can shape how investors understand and value a company, combining analytical substance with strategic communication.
· Merit-based progression. High performers can progress quickly towards more senior roles, with progression based on performance rather than tenure.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will work on a broad range of strategic Investor Relations assignments across listed companies, private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
Your responsibilities may include:
· Analysing companies, sectors, financial performance and valuation
· Conducting detailed peer, market and investor benchmarking
· Preparing presentations and other investor materials
· Developing management scripts, talking points and investor Q&A
· Reviewing and strengthening companies' equity stories and investment cases using Accellency's proprietary ESTEX® methodology
· Supporting the development of Investor Relations strategies and recommendations
· Developing content and messaging for Capital Markets Days, Investor Days and financial results
· Conducting and analysing investor perception studies
· Supporting the preparation and coaching of CEOs, CFOs and other senior executives for investor communications, including results presentations, Capital Markets Days, Investor Days, roadshows, investor meetings and Q&A
· Analysing private equity investment strategies, portfolio performance and value-creation approaches
· Supporting private equity firms in their communication with institutional investors
· Contributing to equity-story and exit-readiness assignments for private equity portfolio companies
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for candidates with approximately 3-5 years of professional experience.
We are particularly interested in candidates coming from:
· Equity research
· Investment banking
· Investor Relations within a listed company
· Strategy consulting
· Institutional sales / capital markets
You should have:
· Strong financial and analytical skills
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with excellent command of English
· The ability and confidence to interact effectively with senior executives and investment professionals
· The ability to understand a new company, sector or investment strategy quickly
· The ability to analyse complex financial and strategic information and translate it into clear, compelling messages
· Strong PowerPoint skills and exceptional attention to detail
· Intellectual curiosity and sound judgement
· The ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment and manage several assignments simultaneously
ABOUT ACCELLENCY
Accellency is an international strategic consultancy dedicated to Investor Relations and Capital Markets, with offices in London and Paris.
We advise listed companies, private equity firms and their portfolio companies on their strategic positioning with investors. Our work ranges from equity stories and Investor Relations strategy to Capital Markets Days, Investor Days, investor perception, management preparation and private equity exit readiness.
We operate through small, senior teams, combining experience across investment banking, capital markets, Investor Relations and corporate strategy.
Our consultants work closely with Accellency's Partners and directly with senior decision-makers at our clients. This provides significant exposure to different companies, sectors and investment situations and an opportunity to understand how leading companies and investment firms approach their relationships with investors.
WHAT WE OFFER
· Competitive, performance-linked compensation
· 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 28 days after three years with Accellency
· Hybrid working, with one day working from home per week
· Up to three weeks of remote working per year
· Enhanced maternity leave, including four months at full pay
· Enhanced paternity leave
· Centrally located offices on Charlotte Street in London and in the 9th arrondissement in Paris
The position can be based in either London or Paris.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Our recruitment process consists of four stages:
1. Application - CV and cover letter
2. Initial interview - a short introductory interview
3. Case study - a practical case designed to assess analytical, strategic and communication skills
4. Partner interviews - interviews with Accellency Partners
