Director, Investor Relations (Saint Paul)

Director, Investor Relations

As Director, Investor Relations (IR), reporting to the VP IR, you will collaborate with the VP and other Senior Management in developing and executing the IR strategy, budget, and global IR program. The primary objective of the IR program is to serve as a resource for investors to obtain information that enables them to make informed investment decisions regarding Ecolab's shares, to improve analyst coverage and to maintain a premium stock price based on earnings quality, consistency, and transparency.

Location

Ecolab Global Headquarters (EGH) location in Saint Paul, MN (hybrid)

What You Will Do

Investor Relations Strategy, Plan, and Execution

• Collaborate with the VP on the development of the IR strategy, operating plan, and budget
• Assist in the execution of the IR program
• Educate and update investors and analysts
• Create investment messages based on value drivers in collaboration with the VP and management
• Keep shareholders knowledgeable about the company
• Find, support, and encourage prospective investors by broadening awareness and interest through conferences, presentations, meetings, and other relevant media
• Participate in conference calls, the preparation of conference call scripts, slides, and practice questions (with answers when needed), and practice sessions
• Participate in 1x1 and group meetings with investors
• Use targeting to identify appropriate institutional investors for marketing contact
• Support the investors' decision‑making processes through visits to institutions, individual meetings, visits by analysts and investors to company facilities, and meetings with appropriate senior leaders
• Contract for and direct the capital markets database and intelligence system that supports the investor relations program
• Execute the creation of publications and electronic media used in the IR program; supervise the data collection, analysis, writing and editing, and production of those materials
• Collaborate in drafting press releases for internal reviews
• Collaborate on a number of workstreams related to hosting Ecolab's biannual Investor Day, including developing key themes and materials and coordinating with internal and external team members to manage the project from start to finish
• Provide monthly updates to management on investor engagements, equity ownership trends, and valuation
• Execute design, content, production, and delivery of the fact book
• Collaborate with the VP on the IR website section and content
• Collaborate with VP in making internal and external presentations and discussions in the IR program

Support to the Company

• Collaborate with Corporate Planning & Analysis, Public Accounting, Corporate Communications, Law, and others as needed

Strategic Leadership

• In coordination with the VP, execute the collection, analysis, and presentation of feedback to management of investor perceptions and opinions, analyst reports and comments, relevant stock price movements, and periodic ownership analysis. In the absence of the VP, respond to related questions from senior leaders and investors
• Collaborate with the VP and Corporate Communication staff and others to ensure that all company external and internal communications are integrated and consistent
• Review relevant competitive and comparative industry and company trends and results, reporting them to senior management on a timely basis
• Speak on behalf of the company at investment presentations, institutional meetings, individual meetings, and discussions, and with the media
• Provide counsel and advice to other senior leaders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of professional work experience
• 5+ years of experience in investment research/sales, investor relations, and/or finance for a public company
• Experience working with financial modeling techniques used by security analysts to project a company's operating and financial performance and the resulting value for its stock
• Experience working in the financial and investment markets and establishing new relationships in new industries quickly
• Experience with financial and investment analysis and presenting to the investor community
• Experience working with executive stakeholders on strategic initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• CFA Charter
• Buy‑side or sell‑side experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, superior intellect, and an outstanding ability to communicate using these qualities and skills
• Energetic, efficient, and resourceful team player and individual contributor

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $147,000.00 - $220,400.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentives based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.