What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Investor Relations position at Kohl's?
About the Role
The Vice President of Investor Relations will serve as a strategic leader responsible for managing all aspects of investor relations to enhance the companys valuation and reputation among the investment community. The ideal candidate will have deep experience as an equity analyst on both the buy-side and sell-side, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, institutional investment strategies, and industry dynamics to foster strong relationships with investors, analysts, and other key stakeholders.
WHAT YOULL DO
In partnership with Senior Executives, develop a robust Investor Relations program and strategy, leveraging IR best practices to maximize stock liquidity
Continuously assess investor perception to inform strategies and coordinate an investment community schedule of various Investor events, conferences and meetings to maximize confidence in the stock
Implement positioning strategies for analyst discussions in preparation for and in reaction to earnings releases, investor events and annual reports
Evolve Kohl's policy on forward-looking statements to include earnings guidance in partnership with legal and media relations
Develop key investment messages regarding financial performance, business conditions, strategies and growth fundamentals
Build strong partnerships with Senior Executives, legal and public relations
Advise and train internal partners on financial communications to the investment community; communicate the investment communitys view of Kohls strategy and financial outlook to Senior Executives
Preparing earnings guidance with CFO
Write quarterly Earnings Releases, Letters to Shareholders, Annual Reports and quarterly conference call scripts
Thoroughly prepare the CEO and the CFO for questions and answers before investor meetings
Meet with key management team well in advance to understand quarterly business drivers in preparation for drafting materials
Develop investor presentations for road shows, conferences and investor meetings
Manage capital markets and media expectations regarding earnings announcements, leadership changes, acquisitions and other critical business events
Provide guidance in managing the sell-side community
Monitor and assess changes and trends in the ownership of the stock and track and report on market conditions, opinions, attitudes and reactions to Kohls and the retail sector
Conduct investor perception studies focusing on Kohl's strategy, capital allocation and structure, management and IR communications strengths and weaknesses, as well as investor investment theses to determine if or when an investor day may be appropriate
Establish and maintain Kohl's disclosure policy and monitor disclosures of competitors to ensure fair relative valuations
Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines to mitigate Kohl's financial risk
Collaborate with internal and external partners to provide relevant analytics on market share
Develop ongoing rigorous, analytical processes to continually monitor analyst models and reports
Develop a strong quantitative analysis of our investor base to continually analyze changes in our shareholder base, as well as in our competitors
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
10 years of experience in equity research, investor relations, or corporate finance, with a proven track record in both buy-side and sell-side roles.
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Ability to build trust and credibility with investors, analysts, and executive leadership
Proven track record of success in building trust and respect with C-suite and Senior Executives
Excellent knowledge of financial and capital markets
Well-versed in sophisticated financial modeling
Expert knowledge of SEC regulations and Investor Relations practices
Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities and projects, making complex, highly sensitive and expeditious decisions
Knowledgeable in all aspects of business, especially in demands of the capital markets, relevant SEC and accounting regulations and how they affect a publicly traded corporation
Superior communication, analytical and strategic thinking skills
