Muksheeda Boodhooa

Associate Director

UK

Muksheeda specialises in placing marketing, investor relations (IR) and communications professionals across financial services and corporate sectors.

Since beginning her recruitment career in 2014, she’s worked on both permanent and interim mandates – delivering retained and exclusive contingent searches at the mid‑ to senior level.

She has an established track record in the funds and investment industry, with over five years dedicated to recruiting sales, marketing and IR roles in this area.

MUKSHEEDA'S INSIGHTS

Crisis communications: hiring the talent that protects reputation

  • Posted September 14, 2026
Contents Share Key insights An organisation’s reputation can take years to build and minutes to damage. From product recalls and cybersecurity breaches to regulatory investigations and leadership changes, businesses face increasing pressure to respond quickly, transparently and effectively when issues arise. In this environment, crisis communications has become a strategic priority rather than a reactive […]
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Investor relations and communications job market: the four key industry trends

  • Posted August 17, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Investor relations recruitment and corporate communications recruitment in UK financial services now sit at the heart of how organisations engage with capital markets, explain sustainability and risk management and navigate economic uncertainty.   IR teams are expected to:   Within that context, there are four trends shaping careers for investor relations managers, IROs and corporate […]
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How to improve your recruitment process for marketing and communications talent

  • Posted June 16, 2026
Contents Share Key insights Many financial services employers assume hiring challenges are caused by a shortage of marketing talent. In reality, recruitment processes are often a major part of the problem.  While there’s no shortage of professionals in the market, the strongest candidates typically have multiple options. Long processes, unrealistic expectations and poor candidate experiences can quickly cause businesses to lose talent to competitors.  Improving your recruitment […]

The new face of investor relations in 2026

  • Posted March 30, 2026
Investor relations in the UK is evolving faster than at any point in the last decade. Recent UK-focused analysis shows that IR is no longer seen as an administrative or regulatory disclosure role. Instead, IR is now expected to help shape corporate strategy, capital markets messaging and investor perception. The role has moved from “a […]

A CV guide for investor relations professionals

  • Posted March 10, 2026
contents For investor relations roles, employers prioritise clarity, impact and strong analytical grounding. Your CV should show what you delivered, not just what you were responsible for. It should demonstrate relevant experience, technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and institutional investors. IR professionals often spend more time preparing investor presentations, […]