Manager, Investor Relations

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 165,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Manager, Investor Relations to collaborate with 3Mers around the world and help shape the company’s investor communications. In this role you will lead investor engagement, analyze capital markets trends, and support earnings materials and events with cross‑functional partners.

The ideal candidate has a finance or related degree and 7+ years in IR or related fields, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear investor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field (completed and verified prior to start).
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in investor relations, investment banking, equity research, corporate finance, FP&A, or a related field in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, capital markets, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with institutional investors and/or sell-side analysts preferred.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear investor messaging.
• Ability to serve as an AI champion for the Investor Relations function, identifying and implementing opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence to improve IR efficiency, analytics, investor engagement, and decision-making.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and market-sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support the investment community engagement and execution of the company’s investor relations outreach strategy.
• Prepare detailed investor and analyst briefing materials, including company messaging, investment thesis analysis, financial estimates, and anticipated questions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of key shareholders, prospective investors, and sell-side analysts.
• Track investor feedback, sentiment, ownership changes, and key areas of investor focus.
• Support management preparation for investor meetings and conferences.
• Coordinate investor relations events and manage the IR calendar, including investor conferences, roadshows, and earnings activities.

Skills

IR strategy

Financial analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Manager, Investor Relations

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Investor Engagement & Relationship Management

• Support the investment community engagement and execution of the company’s investor relations outreach strategy.
• Prepare detailed investor and analyst briefing materials, including company messaging, investment thesis analysis, financial estimates, and anticipated questions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of key shareholders, prospective investors, and sell-side analysts.
• Track investor feedback, sentiment, ownership changes, and key areas of investor focus.
• Support management preparation for investor meetings and conferences.
• Coordinates investor relations events and manages the IR calendar, including investor conferences, roadshows, and earnings activities, ensuring seamless scheduling and alignment across stakeholders.

Financial & Capital Markets Analysis

• Analyze sell-side consensus, company financial performance, operating trends, valuation, and key performance indicators.
• Monitor industry, peer company, market, and macroeconomic trends relevant to the company and its investment thesis.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and peer analysis, including financial performance, valuation multiples, guidance, and investor messaging.
• Monitor sell-side research, earnings estimates, price targets, ratings, and changes in analyst expectations.
• Identify trends and potential investor concerns and communicate relevant insights to IR and Finance leadership.
• Maintain financial models, consensus estimates, and valuation analyses.

Earnings & External Communications

• Support the quarterly earnings process, including preparation of earnings materials, management briefing documents, Q&A, and investor communications.
• Monitor consensus estimates and identify significant differences between company expectations and Wall Street expectations.
• Prepare earnings-related analysis and post-earnings investor feedback.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, Communications, Legal, and business leadership to understand business performance and strategic priorities.
• Support special projects, including Investor Day, CES, 3M Open, strategic announcements, capital allocation initiatives, and other significant corporate announcements and events.

Your Skills And Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field (completed and verified prior to start)
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in investor relations, investment banking, equity research, corporate finance, FP&A, or a related field in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, capital markets, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with institutional investors and/or sell-side analysts preferred.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear, concise investor messaging.
• Ability to serve as an AI champion for the Investor Relations function, identifying and implementing opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence to improve IR efficiency, analytics, investor engagement, and decision-making.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and market-sensitive information.

Work location:

• On-site: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN.
• Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international
• Relocation: Is not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/03/2026 To 10/03/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.