Hybrid Senior Account Manager – Investor Communications bei Imagination
Imagination · New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in New York
Imagination Investor Communications is the world’s leading provider of specialist support services for investor roadshows, events, and associated communication programs and materials. We’re based in New York and operate globally. Our New York team currently works on a hybrid schedule. Our project-based work includes specialized content creation, financial roadshows, investor days, conferences, listing celebrations and board of directors’ events. We have an unrivalled 40-year+ track record helping over 750 companies connect with investors all over the world. Our work includes supporting clients such as Arm, Warby Parker, Bumble, DoorDash, Uber, Robinhood, Spotify, Snap, GoodRx, Prada, Pinterest, Coupang, Tencent Music Entertainment, Delphi, GM, Visa, Alibaba Group, XP, Hyatt, AB InBev on their IPOs and investor days. In fact, we have supported on 70% of the largest 25 IPO of all time.
Role Overview:
To be responsible for proactively and efficiently managing client projects, delivering jobs on time and on budget and providing a high-quality service at all times.
You will contribute to the growth of our global investor communications business by developing strong client relationships and by applying insights gleaned from industry news, trends and developments.
Role Overview:
To be responsible for proactively and efficiently managing client projects, delivering jobs on time and on budget and providing a high-quality service at all times.
You will contribute to the growth of our global investor communications business by developing strong client relationships and by applying insights gleaned from industry news, trends and developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as primary contact for client and relevant advisors on each project, immersing yourself in the brand and investor story
- Work with a company’s in-house marketing and creative teams, and agencies, in the development of the investor focused content and the overall brand experience solution for deal, non-deal marketing and investor events
- Work with internal and third-party partners in the production of long-form (30 minutes) of investor video presentations and shorter corporate brand and explainer films
- Oversee creative treatment and script development (with support by creative director and copywriter) and review brand materials and legal documentation in order to understand and guide the development of both
- Co-ordinate design and development of the roadshow/investor presentation
- Write client research and creative briefs, and ensure briefs are adhered to
- Communicate project requirements, client instructions, and creative intent to internal team and outside suppliers (as needed) and guide on-brand solutions
- Develop and maintain overall project timeline and guide project team to deliver project most effectively and efficiently
- Create and manage overall project budget, from initial cost estimate to reconciliation and invoicing
- Support negotiation and manage bids and contracting with third parties
- Manage the collection of NDAs, releases, COIs and other necessary paperwork
- Create and update project schedules and/or run of shows
- Travel to oversee on location live-action shooting, roadshow support and/or events
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and sustain client relationships through a good understanding of client’s business environment and through superb project delivery
- Provide excellent support to research, develop and win new business with existing and prospective clients, and banks, including proposal documents, budgets and pitch presentations.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Investor Communications is a small team within the larger Imagination The Americas Inc. New York office. The ideal candidate will be adept at both complex project management and logistical tasks, demonstrating enthusiasm for all aspects of the role. Investor communications' projects are fast-paced and require a high degree of attention to detail to meet ambitious deadlines. A positive, can-do attitude along with the ability to work across a wide range of projects.
- A positive, can-do attitude along with the ability to work across a wide range of projects
- Demonstrated mastery of client services and communications, typically acquired through 8+ years of experience in an agency or IR/PR environmentExisting knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, capital markets and business issues
- Experience with developing corporate communications digital content / video production projects, all the way through pre production, filming and post production
- Event management experience preferred
- Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience collaborating with mid to senior-level executives and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics
- Highly motivated and able to work autonomouslyExcellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident and effective in negotiating contracts with vendors and venues, and managing releases with talent and locations
- Initiative and enthusiasm, with an ability to ‘think on your feet’
- Flexibility for short-notice travel for shoots and events, when required to support project delivery
- Availability for extended hours as required by project deadlines and events
- PowerPoint and Excel competency is essential
- Strong numeracy skills, well-practiced in complex budgeting and reconciliation
- Regular communication with clients in the financial sector, specifically investment and ECM banking, is a key component of this role. An interest in and a foundational understanding of capital markets are essential.A keen interest in financial and business news is beneficial, and staying current with industry developments is expected.
Personal Skills:
We are looking for a savvy, insightful, ambitious and highly motivated and pro-active team player, who is able to demonstrate:
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure
- Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail and accuracy
- Clear understanding of working with confidential information and management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Resourcefulness
- Engrained problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, actionable solutions
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse audiences
- Interest in working with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, with current passport (minimum of six months to run); as required for project needs
Benefits
What we can offer you:
- Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
- Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth
- A fun, engaging work culture
- Be part of a mission-driven team that values agility, integrity, and excellence
- Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact projects from day one
Benefits and perks offered:
- Comprehensive paid time off benefits
- An annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance and eligibility criteria
- Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week
- Generous parental leave
- Up to 4% safe harbor company 401k match
- Comprehensive, low-cost health benefits
