Director, Investor Relations Job at Global Payments Inc. in Atlanta

Description

Position Summary

The Director, Investor Relations is a senior-level contributor responsible for advancing Global Payments’ investor engagement strategy, with a newly expanded focus on investor targeting and strategic outreach. This role will lead efforts to identify, prioritize, and cultivate relationships with high-value institutional investors across the buy and sell side, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term shareholder strategy.

The Director will coordinate executive-level meetings—including with the CEO and C-suite—and deliver tailored messaging that reflects Global Payments’ strategic priorities, financial performance, and market positioning. This role will also contribute to earnings preparation, investor events, and board-level reporting, serving as a key liaison between the investment community and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Investor Targeting & Engagement: Lead investor targeting strategy to identify and prioritize high-value institutional investors. Coordinate outreach and engagement plans, including meetings with the CEO, CFO, and other senior executives. Maintain investor profiles and tracking systems to support proactive relationship management.
• Buy/Sell-Side Communications: Serve as a primary point of contact for buy-side and sell-side analysts and investors. Deliver consistent, transparent messaging aligned with earnings materials and strategic priorities. Monitor investor sentiment and feedback to inform messaging and engagement strategy.
• Executive & Board-Level Support: Support preparation of earnings scripts, investor FAQs, and board updates. Coordinate executive participation in investor meetings, conferences, and roadshows. Provide strategic input on investor messaging and positioning.
• Strategic Analysis & Reporting: Conduct peer benchmarking, valuation analysis, and investor perception studies. Collaborate with Competitive Intelligence and Economic Forecasting teams to integrate insights into investor materials. Track and report on investor engagement metrics and targeting outcomes.
• Event Planning & Communications: Lead planning and execution of investor events, including earnings calls, conferences, and virtual engagements. Partner with Legal, Finance, and Communications to ensure compliance and consistency across all IR materials. Support development of investor presentations and integrated messaging.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years in investor relations, equity research, investment management or strategic finance, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in payments, fintech, or financial services preferred.
  • Experience engaging with institutional investors and analysts across the buy and sell side.
  • Proven ability to lead investor targeting and executive engagement strategies.
• Skills:
  • Deep understanding of capital markets, investor targeting strategies, and buy/sell-side dynamics.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in valuation, benchmarking, and financial modeling.
  • Executive-level communication and presentation capabilities.
  • High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience coordinating C-suite engagement and investor-facing communications.
  • Proficiency in IR platforms, CRM tools, and financial databases (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg, Nasdaq IR Insight).
  • Strong writing and storytelling skills with attention to strategic messaging.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
  • An MBA or other advanced degree in a relevant field is highly preferred.