Director of Investor Relations

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Santa Rosa, CA

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About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Requirements

An advanced degree with a minimum of 12-15 years’ relevant business and investor relations experience.
Strong financial, analytical and communication skills, coupled with sound judgment.
Results orientation and proven planning and organizational skills.
Continuous improvement mindset and track record of execution.
Track record of independently prioritizing and meeting commitments.
Ability to develop and communicate key messages about the company, its businesses, markets, and solutions.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal/external partners and executives.
Demonstrated comfort with making presentations to external audiences and company executives.
Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Demonstrated ability to effectively influence across functions and organizations at the peer and executive level.
Well-versed in the legal and financial reporting requirements of public companies.
Solid understanding of the technology industry.

Nice To Haves

Electrical or related engineering experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Developing, executing and supporting the Keysight Technologies Investor Relations program in collaboration with the Vice President of Investor Relations.
Driving Keysight’s investor and research analyst engagement and working directly with the executive management team.
Hosting and assisting with analyst and investor calls and meetings.
Preparing presentations for the investment community.
Tracking current and targeted prospective investors.
Monitoring stock performance and activity.
Preparing for company-hosted investor meetings, such as Investor Days, Tech Talks and other projects and analysis as needed.
Representing Keysight in a confident, professional, and effective manner while demonstrating behavior consistent with our corporate values.
Regularly interacting with the investment community and clearly articulating the company’s business strategy and competitive position.
Planning, coordinating and developing presentations, meetings and conferences between senior management and investors.
Working closely with internal and external resources to manage processes for quarter-end conference calls, non-deal roadshows, Investor Days and Tech Talks.
Creating and/or managing ad hoc deliverables as required.
Providing senior management with market information, insight into investor concerns, and current competitive/peer data.
Reviewing and communicating key points from analyst research reports and notes to internal constituents.
Managing the institutional investor targeting program.
Managing the investor relations website to enhance investor communication and satisfy disclosure requirements.
Identifying, assessing, negotiating, and managing third-party IR service contracts and engagements as needed.
Being well-versed in Keysight’s end markets and the solutions that address these markets and customers.
Supporting, promoting and adhering to all SEC Regulation Fair Disclosure requirements.