Senior Manager Investor Relations

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Paid leave

Parental & Adoption Benefits

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

Learning & development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is seeking an Investor Relations professional to own core IR deliverables and interact directly with senior management. This onsite role in Tulsa will oversee earnings materials, investor communications, and calendar management from day one.

The successful candidate will have 5–10+ years in IR or related fields, strong modeling and messaging skills, and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment. CFA or MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, investment banking, equity research, or a closely related capital markets role.
• Direct exposure to earnings cycles, financial modeling, and capital markets communications; energy or energy-adjacent sector experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to operate independently and represent the company externally.
• Bachelor's degree required; CFA or MBA a plus, although not required for the right candidate.
• High degree of ownership and comfort operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, senior-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Earnings materials — Support the VP of FP&A & IR in the earnings process, including drafting and coordinating earnings releases, scripts, presentation decks, and supporting materials in partnership with FP&A, Legal, and executive leadership.
• Investor calendar — Build and manage the investor engagement calendar, including quarterly earnings logistics, non-deal roadshows, investor conferences, and management access programs.
• Accompany the management team at investor events
• Street engagement — Serve as a regular point of contact for sell-side analysts and institutional investors, fielding inbound inquiries and helping shape the narrative around company strategy and performance.
• Market intelligence — Track sell-side estimates and manage the consensus model, monitor peer and sector developments, and prepare briefing materials for the VP of FP&A & IR, CFO, and CEO ahead of investor interactions.
• Content ownership — Help maintain the IR website, shareholder letters, fact sheets, and other recurring investor-facing content.
• Targeting and Surveillance — Act as a key partner to the VP of FP&A & IR on shareholder targeting, perception studies, shareholder surveillance and board-level reporting on investor sentiment.
• Special projects — Represent IR in cross-functional projects and studies with Strategy, FP&A, and Treasury tied to capital markets activity.
• People Leadership — Directly supervise Investor Relations & Sustainability personnel and provide leadership aligned with Company values. Manage workload planning and resource allocation across the Investor Relations function.

Skills

Investor relations

Financial modeling

Capital markets communications

Written communication

Verbal communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFA

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength. Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been the industry’s most trusted partner in drillingproductivity and reliability. As the world changes, so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting‑edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century ofsuccess, all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers. At H&P, our people are our strength. We strive to continually lead with our Core Values that enable employees to develop on their H&P Journey. We believe that doing the right thing means creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that empowers our people to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Some companies offer career paths. We offer a Journeyofa Lifetime. Let’s go far, together. Hear directly from our employees, and leaders about their unique journeys at Helmerich and Payne.

Location

Tulsa, OK; Houston, TX

Work Type

Onsite #LI-Onsite

At a Glance

H&P is seeking an Investor Relations professional to take a hands‑on, highly visible role at the centre of the company's engagement with the investment community. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A and Investor Relations, this individual will own core operational and analytical pillars of the IR function – including earnings materials, the investor engagement calendar, and day‑to‑day analyst and shareholder relationships – with direct exposure to senior management. This is a strong next step for an experienced IR professional ready to run significant pieces of the function independently, or for an investment banking or equity research professional looking to move in‑house into a corporate leadership role. This position offers genuine ownership of core IR deliverables from day one, direct visibility with the CFO and executive team, and a clear path to grow within the investor relations and broader finance function.

What you will do

• Earnings materials — Support the VP of FP&A & IR in the earnings process, including drafting and coordinating earnings releases, scripts, presentation decks, and supporting materials in partnership with FP&A, Legal, and executive leadership.
• Investor calendar — Build and manage the investor engagement calendar, including quarterly earnings logistics, non‑deal roadshows, investor conferences, and management access programs.
• Accompany the management team at investor events
• Street engagement — Serve as a regular point of contact for sell‑side analysts and institutional investors, fielding inbound inquiries and helping shape the narrative around company strategy and performance.
• Market intelligence — Track sell‑side estimates and manage the consensus model, monitor peer and sector developments, and prepare briefing materials for the VP of FP&A & IR, CFO, and CEO ahead of investor interactions.
• Content ownership — Help maintain the IR website, shareholder letters, fact sheets, and other recurring investor‑facing content.
• Targeting and Surveillance — Act as a key partner to the VP of FP&A & IR on shareholder targeting, perception studies, shareholder surveillance and board‑level reporting on investor sentiment.
• Special projects — Represent IR in cross‑functional projects and studies with Strategy, FP&A, and Treasury tied to capital markets activity.
• People Leadership — Directly supervise Investor Relations & Sustainability personnel and provide leadership aligned with Company values. Manage workload planning and resource allocation across the Investor Relations function.

What you need

• 5–10+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, investment banking, equity research, or a closely related capital markets role.
• Direct exposure to earnings cycles, financial modeling, and capital markets communications; energy or energy‑adjacent sector experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to operate independently and represent the company externally.
• Bachelor's degree required; CFA or MBA a plus, although not required for the right candidate.
• High degree of ownership and comfort operating with autonomy in a fast‑paced, senior‑facing environment.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who has operated as a strong #2 or #3 within a corporate investor relations team, or who brings comparable external experience and is ready to step into a senior IR seat.

Backgrounds we’re particularly interested in include

• In‑house IR— Corporate IR professionals who have run significant pieces of the earnings cycle and investor calendar and are ready for broader ownership.
• Investment banking— Professionals from investment banking (coverage or capital markets) looking to transition in‑house, with strong modeling, communication, and executive‑presence skills.
• Equity research— Analysts or associates from large energy‑focused research houses who know the sector, the investor base, and how the Street thinks about names like H&P.

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• 401k match
• Paid Leave Plans
• Parental & Adoption Benefits
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Flex‑scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work‑life integration

The job level and associated compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Final compensation for this role may vary depending on individual factors.

H&P is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! For more than 100 years, Helmerich & Payne (H&P) has expanded drilling operations to meet the increasing demands of a complex and globalized industry. But our industry is changing, with software, algorithms and automation playing a more important role than ever before. We are committed to being a partner to our customers in their operations by providing custom drilling solutions and technologies that don’t just meet, but exceed, their evolving goals and expectations. It’s this commitment that drives us to invest in the brightest people and the most advanced technologies, to support our customers’ operations every step of the way.