Head of Investor Relations

BlueStep Bank is a dedicated and solution-oriented specialist lender that offers mortgages in Sweden and Norway, as well as personal loans in Sweden. The goal is to be the preferred and number one choice for those who have difficulties obtaining a loan in a traditional bank. BlueStep’s focus is to provide loans to people in order to improve and change their life situation and thereby successfully manage their finances in a sustainable way going forward.

BlueStep has been offering mortgage loans to customers in Sweden since 2005 and in Norway since 2010. Personal loans were launched during 2011 as a complement to the mortgage business in Sweden. BlueStep has grown relatively fast and steady in Sweden and Norway since launch and is, with over 20 000 mortgage customers, the leading specialist mortgage lender in these countries. BlueStep is also, outside of the traditional banks, a large provider of savings accounts to the public, both in Sweden and Norway. BlueStep is under the supervision of the Swedish FSA, has been a Credit Markets Company since 2007 and received a banking license in October 2016. BlueStep was acquired by EQT VII in 2017.

The ambition is for Bluestep to continue a strong growth trajectory, with objectives including:


• A continued strong growth rate in current and new markets with a broadened product offering
• A resilient business model with limited risk
• Satisfied customers and a strong digital marketing platform which aims to serve as a facilitator for continued growth and cost-efficient distribution
• A scalable and efficient operating model while maintaining a customer centric business model
• A diversified and low-cost funding structure

 

About the position, Head of Investor Relations

To achieve the above objectives and prepare for a potential future IPO, your responsibility is to build and develop Investor Relations. You will report to the CFO.

 

Main responsibilities


• Build and develop an IR function
• Develop and produce the framework and strategic content of annual- and interim reports
• Manage press releases and other public communication
• Lead sustainability (CSR) work
• Develop and manage IR-content and disclosure on the corporate website
• Develop and prepare various presentation material
• Collaborate with the Marketing team in certain external communication
• Manage relations with analysts, investors and other external parties, in collaboration with Treasury and the CFO
• Collaborate with the main owner, Board of Directors, CEO, Finance, Treasury, Marketing, Legal, Compliance etc. in the development of strategic communication and execution of the IR-program

 

Education/experience


• University degree and a minimum of 5 years professional experience in Investor Relations, preferably in the financial industry
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Fluency in Swedish and English, written and spoken
• Fluency in Norwegian is a benefit

 

Personal Characteristics


• Strong “can-do” attitude and drive
• Structured and proactive
• Collaborative with a holistic mindset
• Down-to-earth personality
• Reliable with strong integrity

 

We offer


• An opportunity to build the IR-function and to shape BlueStep’s investor communication
• An interesting job with growth opportunities
• A fast-paced environment with ambitious targets and the means to see them through

 

Interested?

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If you would like more information or have questions about the position, please contact HR@bluestep.se.