Director, Investor Relations
AV, Germantown, MD, United States
AV is seeking an experienced investor relations professional to serve as a strong second leader in the Investor Relations organization. Reporting to the VP/Head of Investor Relations, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the IR function, refining our equity story, and deepening relationships with analysts and institutional investors during a period of significant growth for the Company in a high‑growth defense‑tech sector.
Position Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Head of IR, CFO, external advisors and other C‑Suite executives to enhance our company narrative and better define our competitive positioning; support non‑deal roadshow preparation, including drafting management scripts, Q&A, and coordinating logistics across multiple geographies.
Assist in providing reports to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis regarding investor sentiment, sell‑side analyst reporting, share price performance, industry and peer company performance updates and trends.
Help design targeting strategies to expand our investor base and engage with new audiences; track shareholder ownership changes and maintain detailed profiles of current and prospective shareholders; work with the surveillance team to understand investor base, trading dynamics and communicate findings.
Support and manage day‑to‑day relationships with sell‑side analysts and buy‑side investors; coordinate earnings releases, quarterly earnings calls, site tours, meetings and investor conferences; develop responses to investor inquiries and maintain an active non‑deal roadshow calendar; maintain CRM system and investor targeting database.
Lead the development of investor presentations, coordinating with marketing; develop earnings scripts, assist with earnings press releases and investor‑related media advisories; review all external press releases for accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements; collaborate with finance, legal, and marketing to maintain messaging discipline.
Monitor AV analyst reports, peer company reports and developments; provide insights on investor sentiment, competitive positioning, industry and broader market trends.
Maintain and continuously improve IR policies, procedures, and workflows; build cross‑functional relationships with finance, legal, marketing, corporate development and business unit leaders to ensure seamless information flow.
Basic Qualifications
5–7 years of experience in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, or buy‑side investing; public company IR role experience is a plus.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business and financial information into clear, compelling narratives.
Strong attention to detail.
Understanding of SEC regulations, Reg FD, disclosure requirements, and public company governance.
Strong financial acumen and ability to model business drivers and build projections.
Proven ability to build relationships with institutional investors and sell‑side analysts.
Experience with IR technology platforms (CRM systems, earnings call platforms, investor targeting tools).
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, or similar credential preferred.
Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills; experience with data sources including FactSet.
Physical Demands
Ability to work equally well in an office environment or from home.
Required to sit and stand for long periods; frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
Work Location
You must live within commuting distance of an AV office; a partial list is included in this job description.
Preferred locations are Los Angeles, CA and Washington DC; other locations will be considered.
ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons under these regulations or be eligible for an export license. Please note that any job offer will be conditional upon AeroVironment’s determination that it can obtain an export license within a time frame consistent with its business requirements.
Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our benefits, visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. welcomes all qualified applicants and will provide fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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Position Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Head of IR, CFO, external advisors and other C‑Suite executives to enhance our company narrative and better define our competitive positioning; support non‑deal roadshow preparation, including drafting management scripts, Q&A, and coordinating logistics across multiple geographies.
Assist in providing reports to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis regarding investor sentiment, sell‑side analyst reporting, share price performance, industry and peer company performance updates and trends.
Help design targeting strategies to expand our investor base and engage with new audiences; track shareholder ownership changes and maintain detailed profiles of current and prospective shareholders; work with the surveillance team to understand investor base, trading dynamics and communicate findings.
Support and manage day‑to‑day relationships with sell‑side analysts and buy‑side investors; coordinate earnings releases, quarterly earnings calls, site tours, meetings and investor conferences; develop responses to investor inquiries and maintain an active non‑deal roadshow calendar; maintain CRM system and investor targeting database.
Lead the development of investor presentations, coordinating with marketing; develop earnings scripts, assist with earnings press releases and investor‑related media advisories; review all external press releases for accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements; collaborate with finance, legal, and marketing to maintain messaging discipline.
Monitor AV analyst reports, peer company reports and developments; provide insights on investor sentiment, competitive positioning, industry and broader market trends.
Maintain and continuously improve IR policies, procedures, and workflows; build cross‑functional relationships with finance, legal, marketing, corporate development and business unit leaders to ensure seamless information flow.
Basic Qualifications
5–7 years of experience in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, or buy‑side investing; public company IR role experience is a plus.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business and financial information into clear, compelling narratives.
Strong attention to detail.
Understanding of SEC regulations, Reg FD, disclosure requirements, and public company governance.
Strong financial acumen and ability to model business drivers and build projections.
Proven ability to build relationships with institutional investors and sell‑side analysts.
Experience with IR technology platforms (CRM systems, earnings call platforms, investor targeting tools).
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, or similar credential preferred.
Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills; experience with data sources including FactSet.
Physical Demands
Ability to work equally well in an office environment or from home.
Required to sit and stand for long periods; frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
Work Location
You must live within commuting distance of an AV office; a partial list is included in this job description.
Preferred locations are Los Angeles, CA and Washington DC; other locations will be considered.
ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons under these regulations or be eligible for an export license. Please note that any job offer will be conditional upon AeroVironment’s determination that it can obtain an export license within a time frame consistent with its business requirements.
Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule, and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our benefits, visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. welcomes all qualified applicants and will provide fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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