Director - Investor Relations

Director - Investor Relations

Job Title: Director, Investor Relations

Level: B12

Location: Gurgaon, India

 

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

The role will be based in Gurgaon and reports to Chief Financial Officer of India.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Craft a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with the company’s overall goals and growth objectives post IPO.
• Drive Tenneco’s market valuation by maximizing investor demand and by effectively communicating the company’s investment proposition. S/he should be able to positively influence valuation multiples by through effectively positioning the Company.
• Think strategically and structurally to enhance the ability of the investors to understand the drivers of the Company’s performance and strategic vision, and thus lead to a more efficient market for the its stock. § Serve as the primary interface with domestic and global analysts and investors and develop deep and trust based working relationships with them. S/he will nurture relationships with existing analysts and investors and introduce new, high quality relationships. Serve as the primary point of contact for investor inquiries.
• Work with the management team, business leaders, CFO, and marketing & communications team to refine and implement the company’s overall IR strategy, including creation/modification of the company’s strategic, operational and financial story, all related external and internal communication, scheduling of events (e.g. conferences, investor/shareholders days, roadshows, analyst days, etc.). S/he will also be responsible for ensuring all communication is integrated and consistent.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, presentations, and press releases. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and providing accurate financial disclosures.
• Liaise with the leadership team and other business managers to direct the positioning of the company’s financial reporting messages, including the annual report, quarterly filings, and other shareholder materials. Work closely with the finance, legal, and executive teams to ensure alignment on messaging and strategy.
• Constantly gather intelligence and information in the marketplace and inform, educate, and coach the company’s senior leadership regarding the near-term and long-term economic and market developments, providing insight on the potential impact of these market forces on the company’s business success. Private and Confidential – Not to be circulated 2 of 4 Position Specification Ref: Head of Investor Relations Tenneco
• Advise management on the potential impact of business initiatives on the market and shareholders, and how to most effectively communicate these to the investment community.
• Provide senior executives and board members at the company with accurate and timely updates of the company’s positioning with analysts and key shareholders.
• Build investor confidence by communicating the company’s value proposition and growth potential effectively.

 

Minimum Requirements :The successful candidate would be someone who will meet the following requirements:

 

Education: MBA in Finance from Top Institute/Chartered Accontant

 

Experience: At least 15 years’ experience in an Investor Relations role of increasing responsibility and impact in a listed, Indian auto / auto-component company. Alternatively, strong experience in an Investment Banking (equity sales) role or an Equity Research role with a focus on the automotive sector within a reputed Indian / global organization.

 

Skills:

• Typically well connected/ networked in Investment community – both debt and equity, and should understand the ECM and DCM. Should be well-networked amongst both Indian and Global investors.
• Well connected with the Analyst community and Fund Managers especially those who write reports in order to get a fair value of the Company’s stocks.
• Good to have dealt with rating agencies in the past and have experience in improving an organization’s ratings.
• A communicator par excellence with the ability to position Tenneco with investors. S/he should have the gravitas and executive presence to represent Tenneco with top global and domestic investors.
• Reasonably strong access to Research Reports is good to have.
• Strong understanding and experience of interacting with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) funds as well as Sovereign Wealth Funds.
• The ability to build strong internal relationships will be a key requirement for the role as the incumbent is expected to work closely with the leadership team, operating segment business leaders, and the finance, legal, and marketing and communications teams.
• The candidate must possess a positive attitude and strongly believe in Tenneco’s values to be able to communicate with the external world with conviction.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Experience Level

Executive Level