Group Investor Relations Analyst

Hello, we’re Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.

We are looking to hire a Group Investor Relations Analyst who will play a part in managing relationships with Starling’s investor base, cultivating their understanding of the firm’s financial performance and business plan on an ongoing basis. Your work will be instrumental in building conviction among the wider investor and analyst community in Starling’s vision and strategy for growth as the group heads towards life as a listed business. We are looking for a curious person with a passion for FinTech.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into the inner workings of one of the UK’s top fintechs. You will work closely with and collaborate across multiple functions within the Group including the Investor Relations Team, Group CFO’s Office, Strategy, Corporate Affairs, FP&A and Financial Modelling, Treasury, Company Secretariat and Legal teams.

Key responsibilities

You will help with the day-to-day management and preparation of investor communications and production of investor materials. You will help to deliver an investor relations strategy that prioritises clear and effective communication of the Starling Group’s performance as well as its equity & credit story. You will help to explain and promote the Group’s businesses, both Starling Bank and Engine by Starling, developing investor confidence and belief in the company’s vision and its strategy for delivering shareholder value across both the equity and debt capital markets. 

In particular, you will:

• Support in day-to-day communications with existing and prospective investors, sell-side analysts and rating agencies
• Provide investors and analysts with relevant and accurate information to support their technical understanding of the Starling Group’s business model and financial performance
• Manage the investor mailbox to ensure all communications are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner
• Conduct analysis to assess shareholder impact of corporate actions 
• Support in the preparation of compelling equity & credit story materials including teasers and information memorandums to support and execute fundraises and other capital events including an eventual IPO
• Coordinate investor meetings and events and prepare supporting materials, and maintain the investor rolodex
• Support in the preparation of briefing materials for the Group CEO and Group CFO ahead of earnings calls and meeting with investors 
• Manage investor communications and track feedback during primary issuance and secondary transactions
• Work closely with the Corporate Affairs team to manage public perception of the group, develop consistent narratives surrounding Starling’s long-term growth strategy, business model and financial performance, and support with public facing communications and disclosures.
• Develop and maintain the Group’s webpage 
• Monitor analyst coverage and key valuation assumptions and outputs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 or above, or equivalent
• You might be working towards a Chartered Accountancy qualification (ACA/CA etc.) or CFA 

• 1-2 years relevant experience, preferably within a listed company’s IR team or on a corporate broking desk at an investment bank (within FIG is a plus)
• Any IPO experience is a plus

• Clear and engaging communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and visual presentation skills, producing pitch/presentation materials of a high professional standard 
• Desire to work in an open, collaborative and fast paced environment

• Strong financial acumen and accounting knowledge
• Corporate finance skills with ability to interpret financial models and valuation analysis 
• Good technical understanding of fintech/banking business models, industry trends and valuation methodologies is preferred
• Comprehension of the FCA listing rules and disclosure requirements

Our recruitment process:

Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. 

In general you can expect a chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team, followed by 2-3 rounds of interviews led by employees from the IR team with support from Group CFO’s Office, Strategy or Corporate Affairs. You may be asked to complete a presentation task as part of the interview process.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships

About Us

You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.

We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

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