Overview of Position

Reporting to the VP, Investor Relations, the Director of Investor Relations represents a critical role and is responsible for implementing Investor Relations strategy by fostering relationships with the Investment Community and Executive Management and developing supporting IR communications including: investor presentations and quarterly financial earnings materials (script, news release and Q&A). He/she also will conduct market, industry and peer analysis and manage key investor relations programs such as investor day, marketing and other company-sponsored events, etc.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

Act as a trusted advisor to VP of Investor Relations while supporting all aspects of the Investor Relations function, including:

• Supporting all aspects of quarterly earnings calls (press release, script, Q&A and presentation)

• Develop, organize and support execution of yearly Investor Relations calendar

• Lead set-up, development and execution of investor events – conferences, meetings, investor days, etc including plan and manage investor events from end-to-end

• Lead peer analysis with support of IR analyst and information sharing with Strategy team

• Track key news/trends around insurance/home warranty to gain and share in-depth information about the industry

• Monitor shareholder base and stock price performance

• Explore best-in-class IR practices and drive implementation

Act as a trusted resource for Executive Management

• On-going participation in discussions with CEO/CFO, including quarterly earnings process

• Vocalize and synthesize recommendations and thoughts to represent the Street perspective to Executive Management on an ongoing basis, including (but not limited to):

  • Quarterly earnings

  • M&A

  • Capital deployment

  • Valuation

  • Investor events (i.e. investor days)

Building stronger relationships with buy-side/sell-side analysts

• Interact with analysts/investors on an ongoing basis through virtual/in-person outreach

• Attend and participate at in-person investor conference/meetings

• Quickly develop into a trusted spokesperson for financial community and become a secondary Investor Relations resource

Support strategic investor communications to enhance investors understanding of business model, growth opportunities and financial results

• Quarterly Earnings

  • Responsible for earnings release and Q&A development

  • Script writing responsibilities to be pursued over time

• Assist in leading cross function communication with Comms, Marketing, M&A, etc.

• Responsible for development of Board of Directors, MCOM and ad-hoc presentations

• Investor day and/or other investor events

Develop strong internal relationships

• Partner and liaise with FP&A, Accounting, Actuarial, Corporate Communications and businesses to coordinate and facilitate information sharing across the organization

• Support the development of enhanced employee education program

Lead Sr. IR Analyst while supporting development

• Manage analyst priorities on a daily basis

Some travel required

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• College degree – preferably with a degree in finance, accounting, communication/PR

• Minimum 10 years’ work experience, in investor relations, finance, and/or public relations knowledge with at least 3 years of experience in Investor Relations

• Prior experience leading investor discussions preferred

• Prior experience within insurance industry preferred

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Understanding of disclosure laws, SEC and NYSE requirements and sound corporate governance practices

• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal

• Strong financial skills and analytical skills in analyzing financial statements; solid understanding of finance and capital markets

• Excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Recognizes and acts upon opportunities; takes initiative; self-starter yet ability to work collaboratively on a team

• Ability to confidently interact with all levels of management and external investment professionals

• Demonstrates attention to and conveys understanding of the comments and questions of others

• Takes action to meet and, where possible, exceed needs or expectations

• Thrives in an environment of multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change

• Seeks and welcomes unsolicited feedback, and modifies behavior in light of feedback received

• Represent the Company in a positive, effective and professional manner, exhibiting behavior consistent with the Company’s values

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Pay Range:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

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Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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