Director, Investor Relations

Bright Horizons; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Director of Investor Relations to enhance its investment community engagement from their Newton, MA headquarters. The role involves developing relationships with investors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and crafting communications to represent the company effectively. Ideal candidates will have a strong financial background, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in investor relations. Join us to contribute to a company devoted to supporting families and employees alike.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' experience in investor relations or research.
• Strong understanding of capital markets and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support VP of Investor Relations in executing strategy.
• Coordinate investor communications and compliance with regulations.
• Develop and manage investor outreach programs and presentations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, or related field

Job description

Director of Investor Relations

The Director of Investor Relations will support the VP of Investor Relations in executing Bright Horizons' Investor Relations strategy. This role is essential in fostering and maintaining effective relationships with current and prospective shareholders, ensuring a timely, relevant, visible and accessible presence for the investment community. By collaborating with internal teams and adhering to regulatory requirements, the Director will enhance market awareness and support the Company's engagement with key external stakeholders.

This is an onsite role located at our headquarters in Newton, MA.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key resource and secondary point of contact for inbound investor calls and meetings, ensuring accurate, consistent and timely responses to external inquiries

• Develop a strong understanding of all business metrics and trends to effectively address and anticipate investor and analyst questions

• Support in the development and execution of an effective investor relations marketing and outreach plan, including organizing non-deal roadshows, in-office meetings, video conferences, investor conferences and Investor Days

• Collaborate with the VP of IR on relationship management and prioritize access across varied stakeholders. Maximize the efficiency and impact of senior management interactions with investors

• Support the creation of corporate and financial communications, including quarterly earnings press releases, scripts, Q&A documents and content for investor presentations and conferences

• Maintain and regularly update investor presentations to reflect corporate strategy and messaging. Develop and manage supporting performance KPIs, fact sheets and related business performance details for shareholder and stakeholder communications. Develop pertinent analysis and market/investor information to communicate to the Board of Directors and senior management

• Coordinate with internal teams such as Communications, Legal, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax and Treasury to align messaging and ensure consistency

• Ensure compliance with securities laws and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Legal team, including disclosures in quarterly and annual reports, earning releases and SEC filings

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field

• Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience required 3 of which are in investor relations, sell-side or buy-side research

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to digest and clearly articulate complex financial information to diverse audiences

• Confident and persuasive leadership skills to effectively interact with Wall Street, engender confidence in Company strategy and communications, and develop and maintain multiple relationships with investors and analysts

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven success as an independent contributor working efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Unquestionable honesty, ethics and personal integrity

• Broad strategic thinker. Bias for action, a sense of urgency and willingness to face challenges directly

• Strong understanding of the capital markets, valuation methods and financial modeling

• Highly organized, with the capability to manage numerous episodic relationships, exercise discerning judgment and prioritization, and adapt to changing conditions internally and externally

• Knowledge/Familiarity with SEC disclosures, filing requirements and securities laws

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.