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Working in Investor Relations is as demanding as it is rewarding, and developing resilience is crucial for success. With the introduction of AI, evolving ESG regulations, and the current economic climate, both novice and experienced IROs are facing new challenges and uncertainty.
Perhaps one of the most interesting things about starting an investor relations career is that it’s a bit of a functional orphan. When you look across other functions in a typical business, whether it’s sales, marketing, finance, accounting, treasury, or HR, most of those folks have worked their way up to the leadership role in that profession via a combination of targeted experience and education.
As we wrap up another volatile quarter in the equity markets and look ahead to the Q3 reporting season, we wanted to look behind the scenes to show how an IRO prepares for a successful earnings day.
As an IR professional, you know there are many jobs to be done, with very little time to do them. Q4’s guide, “4 Ways to optimize your investor relations processes,” shares how to analyze and incorporate more effective and efficient approaches, leading to a better experience for you and your investors.
Welcome to our in-depth interview with Q4’s Head of Investor Relations, Edward Miller. As a veteran of the investor relations field who has seen the industry evolve and adapt to new challenges and opportunities over the years, Ed has invaluable investor relations insights to share. His experience working with small and micro-cap companies has given him unique insights into earnings presentation dos and don’ts, the nuances of market cap strategy, the importance of team collaboration, and how technology is reshaping the IR space.
Sales have their quota, and marketing has qualified leads, but how should Investor Relations Officers (IROs) measure the success? The answer is likely debatable by industry professionals, but the impact should somehow determine success. But what defines a positive effect? How is it quantified? And how can IROs leverage today’s tools to measure and report on their IR program? We sat down with Q4’s Matt, our Investor Relations Partner and a former IRO with two decades of experience. Here he shines a light on investor relations KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for measuring success.
We recently posted a blog sharing some words of wisdom from investor relations professionals across various industries. Specifically, we sought to provide valuable insights for those looking to begin or grow their careers in IR. In fact, we collected so much advice from these seasoned pros about the investor relations job that we decided to return with a second installment. We’re thrilled to bring even more great advice and perspectives from some of our industry’s best and brightest!
As a busy IRO, having a high-performing IR workflow in place is critical. Partnering with a broad-spectrum, full-service provider can help meet your IR needs and make your job easier, more efficient and more effective. As one of the capital markets’ most innovative providers, Q4 Inc. is happy to share our insights with you on best practices, investor relations and service partners. We recently hosted a webinar titled, Revolutionizing your IR Workflow, featuring Q4’s Investor Relations Partner; John Nunziati, VP of Issuer Events; Jamie Bardell, Solutions Consultant; Jay Vaidya, and Director of Investor Relations; Jamie Stanton.
Creating a safe and inclusive workplace culture doesn’t just happen. It needs to be identified as a priority and fueled by a conscious effort to create a space where people can perform at their best because they feel supported, included, and appreciated. Not only does establishing a diverse and equitable workplace improve the happiness of employees, but it also allows for wider perspectives to be integrated when brainstorming, problem-solving, and developing new ideas.
Last month, Q4 had the pleasure of adding Colleen Johnston, former CFO of TD Bank, to our Board of Directors and will be serving as an independent director to guide the company’s growth and evolution. Not long after joining, I had the opportunity to connect with Colleen to learn about her past experience working as a CFO for two of Canada’s largest banks (Scotiabank and TD Bank), her decision-making process when asked to join a board, and her advice for today’s IR professionals.