INVESTOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATE

This is an unpaid internship lasting 6–9 months, with the possibility of extension and/or transition to a salaried role based on performance, job requirements, and candidate availability.

Reports to: Kofi Amua Sekyi, Client Services
Location: Chicago, Illinois

About the role

Our team’s digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise create brand stories that produce results. We are seasoned professionals with experience in marketing, technology, mobile, and beyond. Our skills include micro-fencing, mobile strategy, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing, direct interface with institutional investors and research analysts.
• Respond to shareowner/analyst requests for various types of information, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Seek guidance on the appropriateness of disclosures and respond with accurate information.
• Contribute to the management of investor targeting programs.
• Provide leadership with accurate feedback related to discussions with the investment community and its reaction to the firm’s business strategies, financial performance, and other special developments or events.
• Review, summarize, and analyze research reports regarding their perception of Digital Factory, the industry, and competitors.
• Contribute to the planning and management of, and actively participate in, investor events.
• Compile appropriate reports and data for use by leadership.
• Develop strong relationships and credibility with key internal teams, including finance, accounting, integrated marketing, and legal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, including but not limited to Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Enrolled in or a current graduate student in a related field, including but not limited to Accounting, Business, Finance, or Information Technology.

Skills

• Proven presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for data-based reports.
• General proficiency in computer technology and Microsoft Office applications.
• Systems analysis skills—determining the ideal state of a functioning system and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to speak clearly and express complex ideas orally.
• Proven problem-solving and deductive reasoning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Product Management or Systems/Business Analysis.
• Previous experience related to data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• 1 or more years of experience in a B2B role with a focus on client success, technical support, or product support (B2C experience is a plus).
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.