Manager - Investor Relations

The Kinross Corporate Head Office is located in downtown Toronto and supports Kinross' operations and projects worldwide. Corporate functions include Finance, Procurement, Health & Safety, Human Resources, IT, Investor Relations, Exploration, Geology and Mine Planning, among others.

Job Description

Participates in the development of investor relations strategies and policies, and directs the implementation of investor relations programs and projects. Provides recommendations on current and emerging practices and technologies and implements accordingly, in order to gain competitive advantage. Directs investor communications and plans investor events.

Job Responsibilities

Provides direction for and participates in major investor relations projects

• Provides extensive oversight for, and participates in investor meetings, conferences, road shows, Investor Days, mine tours, and other special events, with the CEO, CFO, and other members of the Senior Leadership Team

Helps manage relationships with buy-side and sell-side analysts

• Represents and positions the Company (independently and with the CEO, CFO, VP IR, and other members of the Senior Leadership Team) with institutional investors, retail investors, and the equity analyst community. Responds to inquiries.

Directs the development of investor relations communications

• Leads the preparation and development of presentations, scripts, fact sheets; directs efforts to maintain accuracy and completeness
• Reviews the Company's annual report, quarterly reports, news releases, financial statements, and Management Discussion and Analysis

Plans and manages conference calls and presentations for the Senior Leadership Team

• Includes: quarterly conference calls, technical and financial presentations, and (in collaboration with the head of Corporate Communications) the Annual General Meeting

Drafts or approves scripts, speeches, questions and answers for the CEO, CFO and other members of the Senior Leadership Team; assists in their delivery to various investor audiences

• Also supervises the collection of technical, financial, and other information; ensures that all data is accurate, and presented and communicated appropriately

Recommends investor relations consultants and directs their work

• Includes Communications and Investor Relations consultants, graphic designers, and communications technology providers and other vendors

Assesses and appraises investor relations strategy, opportunities and challenges on an ongoing basis (E.g. Disclosure and collateral vis-à-vis competitors, capital markets data provider, analyst expectations)

• Monitors analyst expectations and investor perceptions; advises senior leaders on any potential emerging issues
• Prepares business cases and reports regarding projects and initiatives and presents recommendations and status updates to key stakeholders
• Influences and advises senior leaders on investor relations and communications change efforts designed to improve positioning
  

Education and Experience

• Approximately 7 - 10 years of investor relations work experience
• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Understanding of investment practices, capital markets, and financial statements
• Undergraduate university degree

Additional Qualifications & Skills

Any of the following would be considered an asset:

• Professional certification or designation - CIRI, CFA, CA, etc
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline - business/commerce/finance/accounting , geological/earth sciences; mining/metallurgical/geological engineering; etc
• Master's level degree or equivalent

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, Canada, and Ghana. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).