Manager, Investor Relations

Groupe Dynamite Inc. (TSX: GRGD) is a growth-oriented company striving for excellence in the fashion industry. Operating retail stores and digital experiences under two complementary and spirited banners—GARAGE and DYNAMITE—we offer a wide range of women’s fashion apparel, catering to the needs of Generation Z and Millennials.

With leading key operating metrics and a commitment to innovation and disciplined execution, we are proud to embark on our ambitious growth plans. Guided by our mission, “Empowering YOU to be YOU” we are a values-led, inclusive organization committed to inspiring confidence and self-expression. Proudly rooted in the chic and vibrant city of Montréal, our culture, values, and distinct brands position us to shape the future of fashion while attracting and inspiring the next generation of leaders and creators. Our ownership mentality and entrepreneurial mindset are reflected in our Shared Success Program, through which all of our 7,200 employees have ownership exposure. This alignment of interests and values fosters collaboration, fuels innovation, and creates meaningful long-term value for our team and stakeholders alike.

Job Summary

The Manager, Investor Relations supports strategic communication efforts and cultivates meaningful relationships with GDI’s internal and external stakeholders—including institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and capital markets partners—while supporting the Senior Director, Investor Relations. Leveraging a deep understanding of GDI’s financial performance, retail dynamics, and competitive landscape, this role is instrumental in crafting and articulating the company's growth story and brand elevation strategy to the investment community.

Key deliverables include facilitating effective stakeholder engagement, conducting retail and market intelligence analysis, managing GDI’s strategic planning materials, and developing executive-level presentations for internal and external audiences. The role also provides critical support on special strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, reinforcing market positioning, and fostering transparency across the financial ecosystem.

Main Responsibilities:

• Produce clear, compelling presentations for quarterly and annual Board meetings, earnings calls, lender updates, and investor roadshows, effectively communicating financial performance, strategic milestones, and brand elevation progress;

• Draft financial press releases, scripts, Q&A prep documents, and investor collateral, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with corporate messaging;

• Conduct ongoing analyses of financial markets, consumer retail trends, and peer performance, generating actionable market intelligence to inform leadership and shape corporate narrative;

• Monitor sell-side estimates, models, and commentary, highlighting material discrepancies and consensus shifts to Senior Leadership;

• Follow up with institutional investors and analysts after conferences, earnings calls, and NDRs (non-deal roadshows) to ensure seamless delivery of requested materials and context;

• Monitor equity markets, trading activity, macroeconomic consumer sentiment, and industry shifts, proactively surfacing trends and risks to executive leadership;

• Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and cross-functional ad hoc analyses to support executive decision-making and evolving business needs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of finance or corporate finance leadership experience, with a solid track record in corporate investor relations, FP&A, equity research, or financial communications;

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; professional designations (CPA, CFA, or MBA) are strongly preferred;

• Experience in the retail, apparel, or consumer goods industry is strongly preferred; direct experience within premium, aspirational, or luxury brands is considered a strong asset;

• Proven ability to understand and articulate value drivers related to brand equity, brand elevation, merchandising strategy, and omnichannel retail growth;

• Proven ability to translate complex financial metrics into actionable operational recommendations and compelling strategic narratives;

• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for daily engagement with internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders both within and outside of Quebec;

• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a sharp sense of urgency and agility;

• High intellectual curiosity—challenges the status quo with proactive, value-add solutions;

• Strong executive presence with a demonstrated ability to present information in a polished, concise, and compelling manner tailored to C-suite and investor audiences.

At GDI, you will be part of a growing organization that understands the importance of investing in people and offers you:

• A comprehensive compensation package that includes performance-driven bonuses;
• A group retirement savings program with employer matching;
• Flexible group insurance with personalized coverage that meets your needs;
• An employee discount at Garage and Dynamite;
• Exclusive private sample sales;
• A flexible vacation policy;
• And more!

GDI has been repeatedly voted one of Montréal’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Our promise…
No day will be like the last—we aim to be better today than we were yesterday. We are committed to employment equity.

Candidates that are retained will be called for an interview.

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