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Manager, Investor Relations
At Spotify, we’ve connected hundreds of millions of people to their favorite songs and podcasts creating a service that people use to discover and enjoy amazing audio content. We’re in 79 markets and counting! We aim to change the game and we need talented people to help us achieve our mission. We’re now looking for an outstanding Senior/Manager, Investor Relations to join our New York team. Some travel may be required.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain relationships with all existing and potential investors
- Manage the investor relations calendar to include activities for Annual Report, Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, and quarterly earnings conference call
- Plan, develop and execute key investor seminars, conferences, small group meetings, road shows, etc.
- Prepare presentations and communications materials for corporate and investor presentations, marketing presentations, webcasts and earnings materials, including high impact presentations used by senior leaders in key investor conferences and other events, earnings releases, conference call scripts, Q&As, supplemental data, earnings presentations and ad hoc financial analysis
- Design, maintain and enhance investor relations collateral and presentations
- Monitor analyst coverage and estimates of company, peer group companies, competitors and other industry coverage
- Develop a deep understanding of industry fundamentals and communicate the drivers to relevant stakeholders that have an impact results
- Provide clear and timely analysis on all topics relevant to investor relations to internal stakeholders
- Work closely and effectively with the Communications team to produce and assist in the development and delivery of key messages
- Develop and maintain third-party vendor relations
Who You Are
- 6+ years in a Senior Investor Relations roleStrong knowledge and technical understanding of equity markets, analysts’ models and different valuation methods
- Strong skills and understanding of financial statements
- Strong communication skills: Both internally and externally, with the ability to explain complex matters in a straightforward way
- Strong analytical skills and solid project management skills
- CFA, BA or MBA in finance related discipline from a top tier establishment
- Experience from an online media / Internet environment, such as having a strong Internet/Media Financial Analyst background, is beneficial
- Should expect travel to conferences, industry events, industry meetings and our Stockholm office
You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service with a community of more than 258 million users.
Where You Come In:
- You will effectively communicate the company’s vision and strategy for delivering shareholder value by demonstrating consistent and clear communication between internal and external parties
- You will develop a robust investor relations strategy and framework
- You will manage equity research and investor relationships through targeting and regular communication, including conferences, roadshows and other investor events
- You will partner with internal stakeholders in communications, and within the business units, to build a better understanding of the company and drive our positioning to the investment community
- You will provide insights on investor feedback and market activity and present them to to the leadership team
- You will oversee and manage quarterly earnings, conference calls and all other investor communications including press releases, executive talking points, presentations, investor website content, etc.
- You will work with Finance and Legal to ensure compliance on regulatory matters and filings, including the Annual Report and 10-K
- You will develop and mentor the Investor Relations Manager
What it takes to succeed:
- You have a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting MBA, CFA and/or CPA desirable, but not required
- You have a solid financial background , including equity research or corporate finance experience
- You have Investor Relations experience dealing with public market investors and a strong track record of creating positive relations with the investor community and Equity Research Analysts, ideally in the technology sector
- You have a strong understanding of SEC laws and securities disclosure requirements, as well as filing requirements
- You have strong analytical skills, deep experience with financial modeling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors
- You must be able to deliver high quality work and multitask and meet tight deadlines
- You have superb written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to draft engaging and impactful messages for inspiring employees and investors
- You have a strong understanding of topics of interest among investors, for example, ESG, shareholder activism, and capital markets
What you’ll get:
- Effective your first day: Full medical, vision, and dental (100% paid employee only coverage)
- 15 days PTO (increases with tenure) and 11 paid holidays
- Up to 14 weeks of parental leave
- Monthly wellness subsidy
- Flexible spending account
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Access to fully stocked Yelp kitchens
The Capital Markets Investor Relations Analyst will be based in New York, NYYour work falls into the following categories:
Review & Analysis
- Develop, implement and manage databases and reports that directly support the Investor Relations strategy. Including identifying investment trends and preparing investor profiles.
- Analyze and collect fixed income capital markets information from various sources to provide insights and updates to the team.
- Gather critical data to quickly respond orally and in writing to investor information requests.
Communication & Management
- Assist in broadening existing and potential investors awareness and interest in Freddie Mac Multifamily offerings. This includes preparing for industry conferences, investor meetings and events, as well as the development and updating of investor presentations.
- Support key initiatives or special projects being driven by the Investor Relations team.
Qualifications
- Typically has 0-1 years of related work experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in business, related field or equivalent work experience
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly articulate ideas to senior management and external audiences.
- Demonstrated experience in determining objectives, developing plans to achieve them and leading execution
- Experience dealing with external vendors and service providers and coordinating their activities
- Some travel may be required
Keys to Success:
- Ability to network and develop relationships
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to multitask and be able to manage a variety of projects
Preferred Skills
Additional Information
Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others. Freddie Mac is an equal opportunity and top diversity employer. EOE, M/F/D/V.
Work closely with finance and other corporate functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, corporate development, treasury, and marketing and communications, while interfacing with senior leaders to provide accurate, actionable information to both internal and external stakeholders. Conduct ongoing assessments of our shareholder base, identifying investor targets, while tracking outreach activity and managing all aspects of investor engagement by senior staff. Perform ongoing competitive analyses while remaining informed about developments in the competitor landscape by deriving insights from analyst research reports, news reports, presentations, and earnings calls, among other sources. Produce daily and quarterly competitor news briefings and quarterly earnings summaries to brief senior leadership. Monitor and track analysts’ financial estimates while synthesizing research commentary and analyses into an easily-digestible format. Produce and support client-facing investor relations materials, including quarterly earnings call materials, investor presentations, periodic investor newsletters, management engagement, and the externally-facing investor relations website.
Basic Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience with performing financial analyses and reporting in one of the following settings: investment banking, private equity, equity research, or corporate finance
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with financial industry data tools, including CapIQ and Nasdaq IR Insight, among others
- Experience with communication financial concepts to both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- BA or BS degree in Finance or Accounting
Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with producing leadership-level presentations
- Experience with government services industry reporting metrics and valuation
- Knowledge of the defense and government services industry
- Ability to present complicated ideas through concise and visually appealing presentations
- Ability to deliver results on time and work under limited guidance
- Possession of excellent attention to detail
- Possession of excellent financial modeling skills
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
- MA or MS degree in Finance or Accounting
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
We’re an EOE that empowers our people—no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to fearlessly drive change.