An investor relations officer (IRO) is responsible for creating and presenting a consistently applied investment message to the investment community. The IRO is also responsible for monitoring and presenting to management the opinions of the investment community regarding the company's performance. To fulfill these responsibilities, an IRO is involved with the formulation and release of information to outsiders, as well as with the handling of inquiries from members of the investment community.Investor Relations Officer ResponsibilitiesDevelops the investor relations plan. The IRO will work with senior management to devise an investor relations plan. This plan includes outreach programs and the types of information that will be provided to investors.Performs a competitive analysis. The IRO will perform an ongoing analysis of the investor relations programs and metrics of the companys chief competitors, noting points of differentiation and valuation.Develops performance metrics. The IRO will develope an oversees performance metrics for the investor relations function. This includes the identification of areas of improvement, with remediation plans that are communicated to senior management.Establishes the optimum type and mix of shareholders. The IRO will work with senior management to develop a target mix of shareholders, and then works to achieve it through a variety of initiatives.Monitor operational changes through ongoing contacts with company management, and develops investor relations messages based on these changesCreate presentations, press releases, and other communication materials for earnings releases, industry events, and presentations to analysts, brokers, and investorsOversees the production of all annual reports, SEC filings, and proxy statementsManages the investor relations portion of the company web siteMonitors analyst reports and summarizes them for senior managementServes as the key point of contact for the investment communityEstablishes and maintains relationships with stock exchange representativesOrganizes conferences, and investor meetingsProvides feedback to management regarding the investment community's perception of how the company is being managed, and their view of its financial results.Represents the views of the investor community to the management team in the development of corporate strategyProvide feedback to the management team regarding the impact of stock repurchase programs Preferred candidate profile : 5 years of accounting/finance experience, or 5+ years experience in managing an investor relations department. Also, a BA/BS degree/MBA, as well as excellent written and verbal skills, relationship-building skills in the investment community,