Head of Investor Relations (Multinational large Group)

Head of Investor Relations is responsible for establishing and leading the Groups investor relations strategy, with a primary aim to prepare and position the portfolio for a successful IPO. Managing the equity story, investor communications, and capital markets engagement, ensuring the organization meets listed-company standards in governance, disclosure, and transparency while effectively articulating long-term value creation. Lead and own the Groups investor relations strategy at holding and portfolio level. Develop, articulate, and continuously refine the Groups IPO equity story and investment thesis. Position the education portfolio for IPO by aligning strategy, financial performance, and investor messaging. Job description Establish and institutionalize the Group Investor Relations function, policies, and operating model. Act as the primary interface between the Group and current and prospective investors, analysts, and capital market stakeholders. Lead engagement with investment banks, IPO advisors, legal counsel, and auditors throughout the IPO readiness and execution phases. Oversee the preparation of investor presentations, prospectus inputs, roadshow materials, and capital markets communications. Plan and lead investor roadshows, analyst briefings, and site visits across portfolio entities. Partner with Group Finance to translate financial results, forecasts, and KPIs into clear investor narratives. Ensure consistency and comparability of financial and operational reporting across all education portfolio companies. Monitor and analyze investor sentiment, market trends, peer performance, and valuation benchmarks in the education sector. Advise the Group CEO, CFO, and Board on investor perception, market expectations, and capital markets strategy. Prepare and present investor relations, IPO readiness, and market positioning updates to the Board of Directors. Capture, analyze, and communicate investor and analyst feedback to executive leadership. Lead governance, disclosure, and transparency enhancements aligned with listed-company standards. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, disclosure, and capital market requirements pre- and post-IPO. Coordinate with Legal and Board Secretariat on shareholder communications and governance disclosures. Oversee investor data rooms, due diligence processes, and information requests. Support capital raising activities, strategic transactions, and M&A initiatives as required. Integrate ESG, impact, and education-specific metrics into investor communications and IPO narratives. Develop and maintain strong relationships with long-term institutional investors. Manage confidential and price-sensitive information with the highest level of discretion. Build, mentor, and lead the Investor Relations team as the function scales. Establish investor communication calendars, reporting cycles, and engagement protocols. Continuously improve the groups investor relations practices based on the best market practices