Lead Analyst, Investor Relations

Company: XPO
Location: Boston
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

-Solutions driven success. -XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. - -As a Lead Analyst, Investor Relations (IR), you will be a key member of the IR team. You will be integral to developing and managing relationships with investors and the sell-side analyst community and contribute to the firm's messaging of its strategy. On our IR team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. This position can be based in our offices in Boston, Massachusetts or Greenwich, Connecticut. - -Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan. -What you'll do on a typical day:

• Research, analyze, and provide insights on appropriate investor targets
• Monitor and record investor engagements and produce weekly reporting to senior level management
• Develop, update, and maintain internal Investor Relations database
• Monitor and analyze sell-side research reports, provide insights, and maintain detailed database of consensus estimates
• Compile and maintain company and peer benchmarking analysis of valuation, financial and operational metrics
• Conduct targeted research by analyzing and summarizing financial as well as operational information about our industry, company, and competitors
• Coordinate with external and internal participants on logistics for investor conferences, meetings, and other related events
• Prepare materials for meetings and presentations
• Provide analytical, organizational, and logistical assistance for investor activities and quarterly earnings calls
• Support and contribute to the development of quarterly and yearly reports for shareholders
• Observe live communication with key institutional investors and sell-side analystsWhat you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 4 years of related industry experience in investor relations, equity research or investment banking
  • Experience with financial markets (accounting and finance) from applied or academic learnings
  • Experience with Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent communications skills; both written and verbal; strong presentation skills
  • Exceptional learning agility and ability to process and synthesize information quickly
  • A dedication to maintaining strict confidentiality surrounding company materials and informationIt'd be great if you also have:
    • Bachelor's or other advanced degree in accounting or finance
    • 6+ years of related industry experience
    • An interest in capital markets
    • Familiarity with institutional investment community, including investment styles and engagement practices for hedge funds and mutual fundsBe part of something big. #PIQ -We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. -All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. -
      -The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. - -
      -Review XPO's candidate privacy statement - -PandoLogic. Keywords: Investor Relations Specialist, Location: Boston, MA - 02111

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