VP, Investor Relations & Equity Story Leadership

First Student, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Investor Relations to lead engagement with the investment community, including institutional shareholders and sell-side analysts.

You will shape the company’s equity story, coordinate earnings communications, and partner with Treasury and senior leadership to inform strategy and market expectations. You will oversee investor-day events, monitor market sentiment, and ensure accurate, timely disclosure and ESG messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 12–15+ years in investor relations or related fields with leadership experience at a public company.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methods, and capital markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to distill complex information.
• Executive presence and credibility with senior management, Board, and investors.
• Working knowledge of SEC rules, Regulation FD, and public company disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Shape and communicate the company's equity story aligned with strategy and capital allocation.
• Lead the quarterly earnings process and investor communications with cross-functional teams.
• Manage investor and analyst engagement, roadshows, conferences, and investor day events.
• Monitor market feedback, shareholder trends, and activist risk; report to CEO, CFO, and Board.
• Oversee governance, ESG messaging, and regulatory disclosure practices.

Skills

IR leadership

Investor relations

Strategic communication

Capital markets

Executive presence

SEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

First Student, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Investor Relations to lead engagement with the investment community, including institutional shareholders and sell-side analysts.

You will shape the company’s equity story, coordinate earnings communications, and partner with Treasury and senior leadership to inform strategy and market expectations. You will oversee investor-day events, monitor market sentiment, and ensure accurate, timely disclosure and ESG messaging.