Head of Investor Relations & Strategy - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

ASOS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail company is seeking a Head of Investor Relations & Strategy to enhance communication with the investment community and implement strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills and a relevant finance qualification. This full-time role involves collaborating with the executive team, preparing financial communications, and building strong relationships with investors. The company emphasizes in-office collaboration, requiring at least three days per week onsite, facilitating a supportive and growth-oriented culture.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Access to online learning materials

25 days of paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Experience with numerical or financial data.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to articulate P&L and balance sheet drivers.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic decision-making within the business.
• Ensure effective communication with investors and analysts.
• Prepare financial information for results announcements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Financial modelling

Strategic acumen

Relationship building

Education

Recognised finance qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Head of Investor Relations & Strategy is part of the Corporate Affairs & Strategy Team and supports the SVP Corporate Affairs & Strategy in setting ASOS strategic direction and communicating the ASOS investment case to the market.

The role focuses on helping define and implement key strategic initiatives, maintaining a strong relationship between the company and capital markets while also developing talent within the investor relations team. The role collaborates extensively across the wider business managing executive and Board expectations and working cross‑functionally with commercial, finance, supply chain, tech, marketing, communications and governance.

The Details

• Leveraging data to drive strong strategic decision-making within the business
• Working cross‑functionally to deliver key strategic projects at pace
• Challenge and improve the ways in which ASOS approaches investor relations
• Analyse and present financial trends, competitor activity, shareholder movements and any other factors that could impact the business
• Developing talent within the Investor Relations team
• Writing results and trading announcements, presentations, scripts and supporting documents while liaising with external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Preparing the CEO, CFO and other management committee and Board members for any interactions with the investment community
• Preparing financial information in readiness for results announcements and trading updates
• Representing ASOS at analyst and investor meetings
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship between the company and capital markets, including current and prospective investors and research analysts; working alongside brokers to profile and target investors
• Maintain Investor Relations website, ensuring copy and content is regularly updated
• Supporting our culture by driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply and achieve more as a team. That’s why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. Its a rhythm that speeds up decision‑making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create and succeed.

Qualifications : About You

Investor relations roles require a broad skillset encompassing both numerical/analytical competencies and an ability to tell a story through written communications and presentations. With this in mind we’d love you to demonstrate experience working with numerical or financial data or to have a recognised finance qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).

Additional Information

• Exceptional analytical and written communication skills
• Strong verbal communication skills, able to articulate business performance and strategy to investors and analysts with confidence
• Experience interacting with the investment community including buy‑ and sell‑side analysts, key shareholders, financial media and potential shareholders
• Deep understanding of financial modelling, valuation, investing and investment management landscape
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• A high degree of tenacity and drive and ability to work autonomously without day‑to‑day guidance
• Ability to understand the different drivers of a P&L, balance sheet and cash flow and articulate these to external audiences
• Strong strategic and financial acumen, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong emotional intelligence with a proven ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

Useful:

• Recognised accountancy or financial analyst qualification
• Previous investor relations or other relevant experience at a UK‑listed retail business

BeneFITS

• Employee discount (ASOS discount)
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave plus an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance – choose to take as extra cash or use toward other benefits

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time