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Investor Relations Manager

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Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides 100% renewable electricity solutions

Energy

Mid, Senior

London, UK

Requires an average of 3 days in the office per week.

Category
Investment Banking
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • Relevant work experience in the financial sector, preferably in an investor relations, fundraising or marketing role
  • Creative flair with excellent written skills and ability to build engaging presentations and investor deliverables
  • Numerate and able to understand financial concepts
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Capability for independent judgement – ability to independently plan, organise and prioritise work, whilst being flexible in approach and able to support others with shifting priorities, working autonomously and as a team player
  • Proactive in building excellent relationships across external partners and internal stakeholders
  • Confident presentation skills
  • Highly organised with a high work rate, able to thrive in a busy environment juggling multiple competing priorities
  • Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite
  • Experience using a CRM system would be an advantage
  • Experience working on listed investment funds with an understanding of the investor landscape and fundraising processes is an advantage
  • Experience in the renewables sector is an advantage
Responsibilities
  • Be responsible for maintaining records of key investor contacts, interactions and requests to build understanding of their investment objectives and directly support the Fund Managers to tailor presentations and address the right issues in the right meetings
  • Identify (in coordination with the corporate broker) key investor targets and develop the marketing strategy accordingly, including coordination of meetings/roadshows and required materials
  • Internally project manage fundraising activities, coordinating inputs, proofreading for quality and directly contributing where necessary to the prospectus and various other documents including taking responsibility for certain deliverables e.g. Placing Agreements
  • Oversee and project manage ORIT’s investor inbox, responding to or delegating queries to relevant team members and ensuring timely responses
  • Coordinate responses to queries from investors (e.g. DDQs, ESG templates, ad hoc queries following meetings), ensuring consistency across all fund responses
  • Manage ORIT’s website; coordinate with internal teams to ensure all policies, marketing materials and disclosures are relevant and up to date as well as managing the production of engaging content for retail and institutional investors including videos, educational content and thought leadership
  • Coordinate, produce and help to present bespoke materials for meetings with existing or prospective investors, tailored to the investor’s specific requests and interests
  • Coordinate, design and produce all of the ORIT’s external facing documents, such as regulatory news service (RNS) announcements, quarterly factsheets, pitch decks, the annual and interim reports and associated presentations, as well as key regulatory documents such as the KID and EMT template
  • Gather market intelligence, including competitor analysis, peer group activity, industry best practice and key issues affecting investors
  • Act as the last defence in quality control by checking and questioning data/materials before they are distributed to the market
  • Support and lead on several ongoing OEGen initiatives to improve the reporting quality, consistency and transparency to our investors

Octopus Energy provides 100% renewable electricity sourced from solar, wind, and water, offering smart tariffs for smart meters, including intelligent electric vehicle charging and off-peak electricity options. The company is dedicated to advancing transformative technologies to drive renewable energy adoption and reduce global dependence on fossil fuels.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Octopus Energy's rapid growth and valuation increase to $9 billion reflect strong investor confidence and market leadership.
  • The company's initiatives in green technology and renewable energy investments offer employees the chance to work on cutting-edge, impactful projects.
  • Partnerships with global entities like Energisa and Tech Nation provide opportunities for international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

What critics are saying

  • The energy sector's volatility, as seen with the Bulb Energy acquisition, could pose financial risks despite current successes.
  • Rapid expansion and numerous partnerships may strain resources and operational capacity, potentially impacting service quality.

What makes Octopus Energy unique

  • Octopus Energy leverages its proprietary Kraken technology platform to optimize energy usage and integrate renewable assets, setting it apart from traditional energy providers.
  • The company's focus on innovative green solutions, such as the 'Zero Bills' homes and electric aircraft charging, demonstrates a commitment to sustainability that few competitors match.
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions, like the takeover of Bulb Energy and collaboration with Energisa, expand Octopus Energy's global footprint and influence.