At Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN), we're passionate about powering a sustainable future. As pioneers in the renewable energy space, we don’t just invest in utility-scale projects; we invest in people, communities, and a greener tomorrow.
Since stepping into the renewables arena in 2010, we've made waves—becoming a top investor in onshore wind across mainland Europe, the largest backer of solar power in Europe, and now, we're diving into offshore wind with equal enthusiasm. Today, we proudly manage over £7bn in renewable energy assets worldwide.
Our dynamic portfolio includes over three hundred major energy-generating companies, from wind farms to solar power plants, with exciting new ventures in energy storage and hydrogen on the horizon. As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and dedicated team, helping us drive the future of renewable energy forward.
Whilst we maintain a degree of flexibility, this position requires an average of 3 days in the office per week
We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join the Fund Management team to drive forward investor facing activities and deliverables, focused on our flagship listed investment trust, Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (“ORIT”)
\n
What you'll do- 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
- Coordinate responses to queries from investors e.g. DDQs, ESG templates, ad hoc queries following meetings, ensuring at all times consistency across all fund responses
- Be responsible for the coordination, design and production of all external facing documents such as quarterly factsheets, ad-hoc and periodic investor presentations, interim and annual reports, ensuring that the latest data remains up to date
- Responsible for the coordination and production of materials for key investor meetings e.g. Annual results presentations
- Have oversight of relationship with ORIT’s financial PR advisor, working alongside and ensuring coordination of key messages with our internal comms team where press involved, driving them to deliver opportunities for engagement (e.g. investor publications) Draft and coordinate RNS announcements
- Drive the evolution of ORIT’s website to provide engaging content to investors, including videos, graphics, maps, interactive charts
- Market intelligence gathering including competitor analysis, monitor peer group activity, industry best practice and key issues affecting investors
- Contribute to reports to the Board
- Develop a strategy for thought leadership that can be utilised across our funds
What you'll need- 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
- An ability to understand financial concepts
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive in building excellent relationships across external partners and internal stakeholders and team
- Highly organised with a high work rate, able to thrive in a busy environment juggling multiple competing priorities
- Experience of working on listed investment trusts would be an advantage with an understanding of the investor landscape and fundraising processes
- Experience in the renewables sector would be an advantage
- Experience of owning website content would be an advantage
\n
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.