Director, Investor Relations

This role will develop the investor narrative and create the systems and infrastructure to continue building sell-side coverage while actively engaging the company’s global investor base.

What you will be responsible for: 

Investors / Analysts:

• Serves as the key point of contact for the investment community.
• Plans and oversees preparation for Investor Day meetings and Non-Deal Road Shows – including venue, presentation, invitations, follow up, etc.
• Monitors analyst reports and summarizes for senior management.
• Builds an understanding of the company among key groups that influence perceptions, including analysts, portfolio managers, research directors, heads of institutional investment departments and the stock exchange representatives.
• Organize briefings for groups and individuals and set up meetings with senior company executives, such as the CEO or CFO, with key financial opinion leaders.
• Build and manage professional relationships with sell side equity research analysts.
• Track monthly turnover in shareholder base to identify and evaluate changes in the holder mix based on investment style, holding periods and geographic concentrations.

Communication:

• Organize research into the attitudes of investors, analysts, and regulators; analyze the results, and recommend a communication strategy to improve the perception of the company in the financial community.
• Communicate the company’s markets, opportunities, strategies, business model and financial performance as well as be knowledgeable of the company’s products, operations, people and values.
• Develop investor presentations and marketing materials for quarterly earnings calls, institutional investor conferences, annual meetings and the IR website.
• Serve as central source for educating and updating investors on the Company’s performance and acts as primary spokesperson for analysts and investor communications.
• Provide information to management and the Board about the Company’s shareholders, changes in share ownership and will work to increase the Company’s base of shareholders in a manner consistent with strategy.

Reporting:

• Prepare press releases and assist with the production of SEC filings and annual reports for shareholders.

Strategy:

• Provides feedback to management regarding the investment community’s perception of how the company is being managed and their view of its financial results.
• Analyze competitor performance to create industry trend reports.
• Evaluate industry trends to assess company performance relative to macro drivers.
• Establishes the optimum type and mix of shareholders and creates that mix through a variety of targeting initiatives.

What you will need to be successful in this role: 

• Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four or more years of public company investor relations experience preferred
• Aviation experience preferred.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: 

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities