Director, Investor Relations Details

Director, Investor Relations

Ralph Lauren - New York, NY

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Overview

The Director of Investor Relations will support the Vice President of Investor Relations in the preparation of quarterly earnings releases and conference call scripts, investor and board presentation materials, and other projects. He/she will also be a company contact for the investment community, helping to communicate the company’s strategy, growth opportunities, business initiatives and financial performance to investors and analysts. Internally, the role includes providing competitive news and industry information to senior management, keeping them up to date on investor expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the Company’s strategy, operations and financial history and consistently stay current on the Company’s business initiatives.

• Support the investor relations team with financial modeling and database updates, ad hoc data analysis, updating investor and board presentation materials, and other projects.

• Disseminate competitive news and industry information to senior management to keep them up-to-date on investor expectations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with analysts and investors through participation in meetings, phone calls and attendance at investor conferences in order to stay current on investor expectations on the Company.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Professional experience in equity research; focus on the retail apparel sector preferred. Would also consider equivalent experience in investment banking, business development, finance, planning or strategy.

• Undergraduate degree required

• Financial and investment analysis capabilities, including clear and thorough understanding of financial modeling and valuation techniques used by investment professionals.

• Strong knowledge of the retail apparel industry and investment community.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong skills in developing presentation materials.

• Solid interpersonal skills to develop relationships across a global organization and with the investment community.

• Effective organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Results-oriented, high personal integrity and strong work ethic.