Investor Relations Planner - MBA Leadership Program Class of 2027

Emerson Japan, Ltd.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson’s MBA Leadership Program offers a four-year, two-rotation track beginning with an Investor Relations Planner position. You’ll work with senior executives to connect strategy and financial performance with investors, starting at Emerson’s St. Louis headquarters.

The program emphasizes leadership development, mentorship, and cross-functional collaborations across enterprise teams. Rotation 1 focuses on IR planning, earnings events, financial analysis, modeling, and messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, science, business, or related field.
• MBA in progress or completed is required for the program.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Support earnings calls, investor conferences, roadshows, and other events by preparing presentations and materials.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to help shape IR messaging and strategy.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to align financial messaging with priorities and quarterly updates.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to support performance evaluation and investor expectations.
• Analyze consensus and internal forecasts to inform IR planning and actions.
• Maintain CRM records with investor engagement and meeting activity.
• Participate in investor and sell-side analyst meetings for exposure and insights.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, science, or business

MBA (recently completed or in progress)

1-3 years of relevant experience

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Investor Relations Planner - MBA Leadership Program Class of 2027

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Job Description

Emerson’s MBA Leadership Program is a four-year, two-rotation experience designed to develop the next generation of senior leaders. We are seeking high-potential MBA candidates to start the program as an Investor Relations Planner, a unique opportunity to shape the future of Emerson’s business strategy while accelerating your career.

As an Investor Relations Planner, you will work closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams to execute highly strategic recurring and project-based assignments to connect Emerson’s senior leadership with the investment community. The position coordinates with the Vice President – Investor Relations, Director – Investor Relations, the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE), and other Enterprise and Business leaders to deliver messages about Emerson’s strategy and financial performance to financial analysts and investors. This role provides direct access to key company leaders and is ideal for future leaders who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are eager to make a measurable impact, and seek a broad developmental opportunity.

Rotation 1: Investor Relations Planner

Begin your journey at Emerson’s global headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Join the Enterprise Investor Relations team and contribute to high-visibility projects that support Emerson’s investor relations strategy and execution. You’ll collaborate with senior leaders, analyze market and competitive dynamics, and help shape Emerson’s engagement with financial markets including buy-side and sell-side analysts. Participate in leadership development programs, executive mentorship, and networking opportunities. Minimal travel may be required.

In Rotation 1, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Support earnings calls, investor conferences, roadshows, and other financial events by preparing presentations, Q&A materials, talking points, and briefing documents.
• Participate in development of IR strategy and messaging by providing financial analysis, analytics and insights to the Investor Relations team and Emerson executive management.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial messaging and strategic priorities as well as other relevant information for use during quarterly earnings, and throughout the quarter during regular discussions with management and the investment community.
• Build and maintain complex financial models for Emerson and its peers to support management’s assessment of performance, capital allocation decisions and investor expectations.
• Analyze consensus models and performing comparative analytics vs. internal forecasts/etc. to provide insights than can help inform and influence the IR team’s strategy and approach.
• Maintain and optimize the CRM system, ensuring up-to-date records on investor engagement and meeting activity.
• Participate in investor and sell-side analyst meetings to gain perspective and insight.

In Rotation 2: Own your Career

After your initial full-time role, we will work together to identify a second role at Emerson that matches your skills, aspirations, and interests with the best opportunities available for your development and advancement. Continued accelerated development focus throughout the second role will best prepare you for what’s next. At the end of the program, use the foundational experiences, expansive network, and mastered competencies to be an effective Senior Leader in the organization.

In the program, you will receive:

Challenging work opportunities to grow and develop as a future Emerson leader

• Strategic role opportunities in a wide range of functions and locations
• Experience working with global teams with opportunity for international assignments
• Ongoing executive mentorship and networking opportunities with top Emerson leaders
• Development focused on professional and personal skills through thoughtfully designed workshops with Emerson’s Learning Center

For this Role, You Will Need:

A bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, science, business, or a related field

• Recently completed or are working towards the completion of an MBA
• You have 1-3 years’ relevant experience

Who You Are:

You have demonstrated leadership potential. You are ambitious to take on complex and challenging problems. You possess a curiosity to learn and build your network. You acquire data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. You anticipate future trends and implications accurately. You effectively communicate in various settings: one‑on‑one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels

Our Culture and Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H‑1, H‑2, L‑1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, a undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

Job Info

• Job Identification 26011007
• Job Function Strategic Development
• Posting Date 10/05/2026, 03:13 PM
• Job Schedule Full time

8027 Forsyth Boulevard, St Louis, MO, 63105, US