Investor Relations Director, Fintech - Athens

Optasia Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Johannesburg is seeking a Director of Investor Relations to lead investor engagement and oversee ESG reporting. This senior role requires over 10 years of experience in investor relations, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will simplify complex data and engage effectively with stakeholders, ensuring compliance in all financial communications. Benefits include a competitive remuneration package and comprehensive healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Extra day off on your birthday

Performance-based bonus scheme

Comprehensive private healthcare insurance

All the tech gear you need to work smart

Multicultural working environment

Unique business in a growing industry

Solid career path

Continuous training access

Qualifications

• Experience in capital markets, equity research, or corporate finance.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and investor disclosure best practices.
• Established network with institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with the investment community.
• Prepare sustainability reporting and ensure compliance.
• Organize investor briefings and financial presentations.

Skills

Financial acumen

Storytelling capability

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

10+ years' experience in investor relations or corporate finance

Job description

Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection.

We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all.

We are changing the world our way .

We are seeking enthusiastic professionals with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who deliver solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.

Job Overview

The Director of Investor Relations (IR) will lead Optasia's engagement with the investment community, ensuring transparent, consistent, and compelling communication with shareholders, analysts, and other stakeholders.

This role requires strong financial acumen, storytelling capability, and credibility with institutional investors, private equity stakeholders, analysts, and regulators.

Beyond traditional IR responsibilities, the role also oversees ESG reporting and positioning, ensuring sustainability and purpose are embedded into Optasia's equity story and external communications.

Responsibilities

• Investor Engagement & Communication
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, analysts, and financial stakeholders.
  • Translate financial and ESG performance into clear, investor‑friendly messaging.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for investor queries, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant responses.
  • Monitor investor sentiment, analyst coverage, and ESG ratings to provide insights to leadership.
• ESG Reporting & Positioning
  • Lead preparation of Optasia's sustainability reporting (annual ESG report, KPIs, and frameworks such as GRI / SASB / TCFD).
  • Ensure ESG disclosures align with investor expectations and international best practices.
  • Work with Marketing & Strategy to embed ESG into Optasia's brand and purpose‑driven positioning.
  • Engage with ESG‑focused investors, funds, and rating agencies to strengthen Optasia's sustainability profile.
• Disclosure & Reporting
  • Oversee quarterly, half‑year, and annual investor communication packages.
  • Ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all financial and ESG disclosures.
  • Partner with Finance to align investor messaging with financial reporting and ESG metrics.
• Events & Roadshows
  • Plan and execute investor briefings, non‑deal roadshows, and participation in financial conferences.
  • Lead organization of investor days and quarterly results presentations.
  • Support CEO, CFO, and CSO in all investor‑facing events and speaking opportunities.
• Shareholder & Stakeholder Management
  • Maintain investor and ESG stakeholder databases, engagement logs, and feedback records.
  • Provide shareholder and ESG insights to management and the Board to inform strategy and governance decisions.
  • Manage communications with institutional investors and other shareholder group.

What you will bring

• 10+ years' experience in investor relations, capital markets, equity research, or corporate finance.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with ability to simplify complex data and ESG metrics.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, UN SDGs) and investor disclosure best practices.
• Established network with institutional investors and analysts is an advantage.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Your key attributes

• Commercially minded with credibility in capital markets.
• Passion for fast‑growing, purpose‑driven businesses.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to execution.
• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with senior leadership, investors, and regulators.
• Detail‑oriented while keeping focus on the broader strategic narrative.

Why you should apply

• Competitive remuneration package
• Extra day off on your birthday
• Performance‑based bonus scheme
• Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
• All the tech gear you need to work smart
• Multicultural working environment
• Unique and promising business in a growing industry
• Insights for tomorrow market's foreground
• Solid career path within the Optasia family
• Continuous training and access to online training platforms