Sr. Investor Relations Analyst

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Sr. Investor Relations Analyst is responsible for market and financial analysis, SEC & regulatory compliance, investor communications and assisting with the annual proxy & shareholder meeting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

1. Annual Proxy & Shareholder Meeting

• Assists with annual proxy statement planning, preparation, and filing, working closely with securities counsel, Corporate Secretary, SEC Reporting, Tax, and HR. Coordinates preparation of CD&A section of annual Proxy Statement.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable SEC rules and prior experience in proxy preparation required.
• Monitors emerging developments and best practices in proxy reporting.
• Coordinates with proxy advisory firms and monitors their reports.
• Plans and coordinates annual meetings of shareholders.
• Coordinates distribution of the proxy and tabulation of votes on matters brought before the shareholders for approval, and subsequent 8K filing for disclosure of results.

2. Market & Financial Analysis

• Develops a collaborative relationship with the SEC reporting division and a thorough understanding of the Company's financial statements and disclosures. Monitors best practices and emerging trends in investor disclosures and acts as an advisor to the SEC reporting division.
• Assists CFO as needed with research and preparation of responses to investor inquiries.
• Monitors analyst reports; analyzes and summarizes them, providing insights to the CFO.
• Performs ongoing analysis of peers' disclosures, sell side reporting and earnings calls, noting trends and points of differentiation; assists the CFO in anticipating topics of interest and preparing for investor dialogue.
• Monitors the company's stock price and other KPIs and performance trends; prepares benchmarking to peers and provides insights to management.
• Assists the CFO in monitoring and analyzing the Company's shareholder base.

3. SEC & Regulatory Compliance

• Assists with filing certain Form 8-K's and press releases.
• Assists with filing dividend, annual shareholder meeting, and other notifications with NYSE.
• Assists with preparation and filing of Forms 3, 4 and 5.
• Coordinates with the CFO to maintain opening and closing of the insider trading windows, insider listing and section 16 officers' trade restrictions.

4. Investor Communications

• Assists with scheduling and coordination of the Company's quarterly earnings calls.
• In consultation with the Corporate Secretary and CFO, manages the investor relations website.
• Assists as necessary with preparation of ESG related disclosures.
• Work with CFO and Corporate Secretary on shareholder outreach initiatives.
• Maintains relationships with stock exchange representatives.
• Works closely with senior management to monitor and manage communication during sensitive situations.

5. Other

• Maintains high regard for privacy and confidentiality.
• Assist with other special projects and confidential matters as requested.
• Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering ( Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
• Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree required.