Sr. Manager, Investor Relations

Vail Resorts • Broomfield, CO

9d • $112,000 - $158,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vail Resorts Finance Team is committed to Building Leaders and Driving Value. Our Finance team is driven by top-tier talent to support and deliver against the Company’s strategic growth objectives as we continue to scale the business.

The Senior Manager of Investor Relations serves as a key strategic partner to the Vice President of Investor Relations in shaping and executing the Company's investor relations strategy. This individual leads the development of earnings-related communications, investor messaging, market intelligence, and investor engagement activities that support the Company's long-term valuation and capital markets objectives. The role requires a strong combination of financial acumen, strategic thinking, executive communication, and relationship management skills. This position reports to the Vice President of Investor Relations, has direct exposure to the CFO, and manages the Company’s communications and reputation with the investor community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, corporate finance, FP&A, strategy, or related fields
• Strong understanding of capital markets, financial statement analysis, valuation methodologies, and investor communications
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders
• Exceptional analytical, written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex topics into clear and compelling messages
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and financial modeling

Nice To Haves

• A multi-faceted Manager who is a leader, partner and, “doer”; the successful Manager will be comfortable operating in financial systems and spreadsheets, and equally comfortable leveraging his or her capabilities to work independently to conduct analysis, assemble an informed point-of-view, and communicate recommendations/conclusions with clarity and conviction
• Orientation to business partnership and ability to handle difficult situations with a high degree of diplomacy and composure; assist the business in achieving its strategic priorities through data-driven analytics without losing sight of the Finance organization’s mission to Drive Value
• A brave, passionate and ambitious leader who demonstrates the core tenets of our talent philosophy: Learning agility – Enjoys and excels in environments where s/he must tackle and solve complex strategic business challenges and issues. Demonstrates an ability to flexibly integrate the newest ideas, technologies, and approaches to business with strong intellectual and data-driven rigor
• Emotional intelligence – demonstrates the awareness of and ability to shape her/his impact on the team, and a wide range of stakeholders, to achieve ambitious goals
• Ambition – demonstrates the drive to expand leadership responsibility and overcome obstacles to achieve a bigger impact in an increasingly competitive environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for investors and analysts, establishing and managing external relationships, coordinating meetings and calls with the investment community, and effectively communicating the Company’s strategy and financial position to investors and analysts
• Lead the development of key investor communications, including quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, conference content, talking points, Q&A materials, and other external communications
• Monitor and maintain deep knowledge of analyst models, consensus expectations, investment debates, and key drivers of valuation
• Analyze investor feedback, analyst research, ownership trends, valuation metrics, and market dynamics to provide actionable insights to senior leadership and the Board of Directors
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Communications, Marketing, and operational leaders to support consistent and effective external messaging
• Support development and execution of the Company's long-term investor relations strategy, including investor targeting, shareholder engagement, perception monitoring, and measurement of program effectiveness
• Coordinate investor events including Investors Conference, roadshows, conferences, and investor meetings and calls

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager