Analyst, Investor Relations

Sallie Mae • Sterling, VA

88d

About The Position

The Investor Relations Analyst supports the planning and execution of the company’s communications with equity analysts and institutional investors. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating internal reports that track investor engagement, managing the investor relations database, and providing analytical insights to inform corporate messaging. The Analyst will also work cross-functionally with teams across SLM to contribute to internal strategic financial analyses. The role requires staying well-informed of key corporate developments, industry trends, financial performance, and regulatory changes. The Analyst will assist the Senior Director in shaping and coordinating communications with the investment community, including preparing materials for earnings calls, investor presentations, and organizing meetings between investors and senior leadership. A core challenge of this role is developing a deep understanding of the company’s business model, revenue drivers, market dynamics, legislative landscape, and financial strategy. The ability to critically assess external financial models and convey complex information in a clear, concise manner—both verbally and in writing—is essential to success in this position.

Requirements

• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Solid understanding of market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry dynamics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a related finance role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and aggregate data models of Sallie Mae.
• Plan and deliver equity ownership and other reporting to senior management; may include the creation of several dashboards.
• Manage the Investor Relations database.
• Compile data for and update internal and external reporting/presentations.
• Work with the Senior Director to develop, plan and implement investor relations plan for investors – includes communications, slides, events, one-on-one meetings, etc.
• Perform specific analyses on business topics as requested by investors and Management.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
• Career development and training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree