Investor Relations Manager

Established in 2006, Union Maritime Ltd has experienced rapid growth to become an international shipping group with offices in 4 continents and is at the forefront of the maritime industry, offering our customers cutting-edge transportation and logistics solutions. We constantly push the boundaries of what is possible, leveraging the latest technologies and industry’s best practices to deliver unparalleled efficiency and reliability. Whether it's our innovative approach to cargo handling or our use of data analytics to optimize routes and logistics, we are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve. We have a diversified vessel portfolio in the tanker and dry bulk sectors with a strong presence in clean products and light chemical market, a revenue in excess of $600m and a fleet of over 145 vessels under management. At Union Maritime Ltd, we don't just meet the needs of our customers; we anticipate them. Join us on the cutting edge of maritime innovation and experience the Union Maritime difference.

The Position

We are seeking an Investor Relations Manager to join our Analytics team in Athens. The Manager will serve as the primary point of contact (“PIC”) for external partners on our jointly owned/financed assets (primarily vessels). This role will lead the end‑to‑end partner communication calendar, owning monthly KPI updates and quarterly deep‑dive performance reports, transforming data sourced from the Reporting and F&A teams into clear, commercial insights and commentary. The Manager will proactively brief stakeholders on material events (operational, technical, commercial, financial, ESG), coordinate responses to partner queries, and maintain alignment on investment performance and outlook. In parallel, the role will deliver a holistic internal monthly asset performance pack across the fleet and report on investments made into third party companies, ensuring consistent narratives and data integrity across audiences.

·         Act as primary PIC for external partners across all joint investments and third‑party investment exposures.

·         Own the monthly KPI reporting process (commercial, operational, financial, ESG where applicable) and the quarterly performance report (variance analysis, commentary, risks & opportunities, outlook).

·         Translate financial and operational data into clear commercial narratives; explain drivers.

·         Coordinate inputs with Reporting and FP&A teams, challenge data quality and resolve discrepancies.

·         Maintain a forward events calendar and proactively brief partners on material events and potential performance impacts.

·         Support governance requirements: timely circulation of materials, requests, compliance with JV agreements, confidentiality protocols.

·         Produce the monthly internal performance pack for all assets (fleet‑level and asset‑level dashboards, trends, exceptions).

·         Highlight performance drivers, risks and escalate issues early.

·         Partner with Commercial/Operations/Technical/Finance to capture operational context behind financial outcomes.

·         Drive reporting automation and cycle-time reduction in collaboration with Reporting, FP&A, and Analytics.

·         Contribute to IR best practices, benchmarking, and investor/partner feedback loops.

·         Assisting with investor day events and track record material.

Requirements

Requirements

·         2–5+ years in Investor Relations and Reporting, shipping experience strongly preferred.

·         Excellent written and spoken English is essential.

·         Demonstrated experience preparing monthly/quarterly performance packs, variance analysis, and executive-ready presentations.

·         Comfortable acting as the external-facing PIC with partners/JV boards.

·         Strong grasp of shipping economics (e.g., TCE, time charter vs. spot exposure, off‑hire, OPEX, dry‑dock/capex, financing structures, covenant metrics).

·         Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with Reporting, Finance & Accounting, Commercial, Operations, and Technical teams but also independently.

·         Commercial storytelling to distil complex data into crisp insights and actionable recommendations.

·         Strong financial modelling/variance analysis, comfort with KPIs and reconciliations.

·         Process discipline to own timelines, version control, and ad hoc requests.

·         Proactive mindset that anticipates issues, flags risks early, and drives resolution.

·         Advanced PowerPoint, Excel and Power BI tools.

·         Detail orientation with a high bar for data quality and consistency.

·         Understanding of IFRS and JV accounting basics.