ICR, one of the most highly-regarded Strategic Communications firms, is seeking a native English speaker to fill an Investor Relations Associate position in its Beijing office.
Responsibilities of an IR Associate include:
- Draft, review, and edit all clients’ press releases and investor communications materials and ensure that they are written in a concise, accurate, and grammatically correct manner
- Ascertain that the tone, style, syntax, and punctuation of the written materials are aligned with the those typical of western financial newswire and investor preferences
- Interact with other bilingual IR associates to bridge the east-west cultural divide and ensure that Chinese ideas are properly expressed in the English writings
- Work with the MS Office Suite to ensure the final copies are properly and consistently laid out and formatted
- Track and report on our client’s competitor/peer business developments and financial results
- Prepare reports and analysis for client outlining investor feedback, financial results, stock price performance, changes to institutional shareholder base
- Assist senior members of the Asia team in preparing for client’s quarterly earnings calls, including drafting earnings releases, management Q&A preparation, and investor feedback
- Develop client marketing materials, including corporate press releases, letters to shareholders, investor fact sheets, and IR website content
Job Requirements:
- Native English speaker with excellent writing skills and strong grasp of grammar
- Master’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or any writing-centric degrees preferred
- Strong self-motivation with the ability to work calmly, quickly, and accurately on multiple projects, and manage a large workload in a fast-paced, open-space environment
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and take on new tasks as they arise to accommodate schedules and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with bilingual colleagues
- Attention to detail and effective time management skills
- Strong analytical thinking and critical reasoning skills
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to ensure proper layout and formatting of the final proof
- Financial services industry experience preferred, but not required
- Strong interest in or understanding of the equity markets a plus
If interested, please email Rose.Zu@icrinc.com your resume and cover letter outlining why you think you are suitable for this position, your career goals and your desired compensation. Thank you!
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