Investor Relations Associate

  • Full-time

Company Description

We believe everyone should be able to participate and thrive in the economy. So we’re building tools that make commerce easier and more accessible to all. We started with a little white credit card reader but haven’t stopped there. Our new reader helps our sellers accept chip cards and NFC payments, and our Cash app lets people pay each other back instantly. We’re empowering the independent electrician to send invoices, setting up the favorite food truck with a delivery option, helping the ice cream shop pay its employees, and giving the burgeoning coffee chain capital for a second, third, and fourth location. Let’s shorten the distance between having an idea and making a living from it. We’re here to help sellers of all sizes start, run, and grow their business—and helping them grow their business is good business for everyone.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Investor Relations Analyst is to support the company’s efforts in executing the investor relations program. Our team is focused on increasing shareholder value through effective communication of Square’s strategy, financial results and operations to the financial community including shareholders and research analysts. Additionally, we also drive better understanding of Square’s positioning and emerging trends for our management team by analyzing financial research/information about Square, its peers and the industry. 

Role responsibilities include:

  • Provides on-going information to executive/management team regarding investor feedback, perceptions and opinions, competitive intelligence from equity research positions and summaries, relative stock price movements, and periodic ownership analysis

  • Collaborate with Finance, Communication and Legal teams in crafting the company’s messaging for the financial community including earnings calls, investor presentations at conferences, non-deal roadshows, etc.

    • Supports the Quarterly earnings results process, schedule, and the content of strategic news releases.

  • Develop and maintain robust understanding of business drivers and metrics; identify/track key themes and topics for investor discussion to inform our team and executives on emerging trends

  • Build models and leverage data analysis to understand complex relationships, identify key trends, and gain insight on our revenue/expense line items, drivers and scalability

  • Competitive and strategic analysis on Square, its peers, and the industry as well as buy/sell-side trends to help keep management aware of the markets and investor views on Square

  • Challenge status quo – identify opportunities for process improvement

Qualifications

Be prepared to be tested on your finance, analytical/math, and modeling skills.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other relevant field.

  • 2-6 years of relevant experience with financial modeling (e.g. investment banking and/or private equity)

  • Strong financial and analytical skills with ability to interpret information and financial concepts for the investment community and management and apply them in business analysis situations.

    • Demonstrated understanding of technology and business models. Must demonstrate the desire and capacity to learn about our industry, products, competitors and other key audiences

    • Excellent proficiency in Excel. While not required, experience with financial research tools such as FactSet and/or Capital IQ is a plus.

  • Strong organizational skills. History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage time-sensitive projects

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. While not required, experience with Keynote is a plus.

  • Consistent track record of success and progression.

  • A strong passion for Square’s mission

Additional Information

At Square, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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