Director, Investor Relations

AAR Corp; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 171,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Director of Investor Relations to shape the investor narrative and engage with a global investor base. This dynamic role involves building relationships with analysts, preparing for investor meetings, and developing communication strategies to enhance the company's perception in the financial community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investor relations, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the aerospace sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus package

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or 12 years related experience required.
• 4+ years of public company investor relations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact for the investment community.
• Develop investor presentations and marketing materials.
• Analyze competitor performance to create industry trend reports.

Skills

Investor Relations

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Public Speaking

Relationship Management

Education

Master’s Degree

12 years related experience

Tools

SEC Filings

Investor Presentations

Job description

Job Description - Director, Investor Relations (17143)

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering, and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners, and for society.

Director, Investor Relations - 17143

Description

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:

1. Serves as the key point of contact for the investment community.
2. Plans and oversees preparation for Investor Day meetings and Non-Deal Road Shows – including venue, presentation, invitations, follow up, etc.
3. Monitors analyst reports and summarizes for senior management.
4. Builds an understanding of the company among key groups that influence perceptions, including analysts, portfolio managers, research directors, heads of institutional investment departments, and stock exchange representatives.
5. 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.
6. Build and manage professional relationships with sell-side equity research analysts.
7. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Develop investor presentations and marketing materials for quarterly earnings calls, institutional investor conferences, annual meetings, and the IR website.
4. Serve as the central source for educating and updating investors on the Company’s performance and acts as the primary spokesperson for analysts and investor communications.
5. 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:

1. Prepare press releases and assist with the production of SEC filings and annual reports for shareholders.
2. Provides feedback to management regarding the investment community’s perception of how the company is being managed and their view of its financial results.
3. Analyze competitor performance to create industry trend reports.
4. Evaluate industry trends to assess company performance relative to macro drivers.
5. Establishes the optimum type and mix of shareholders and creates that mix through a variety of targeting initiatives.

Qualifications

What you will need to be successful in this role:

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

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

1. Competitive salary and bonus package.
2. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
3. 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
4. Generous paid time off program.
5. Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
3. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
4. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $171,000 to $261,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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