- Salary
- $164k – $262
- Location
- Stamford, CT, US
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
About ITT:
ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations.
Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:
Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj.
Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.
Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA.
Position Summary
The Director of Investor Relations is responsible for shaping, executing, and sustaining the company’s engagement with the global investment community. This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, ensuring a clear, consistent, and credible external narrative that reflects the company’s strategy, performance, and long‑term value creation.
The Director acts as a trusted interface between the company and investors, analysts, and other key financial stakeholders, while ensuring the highest standards of disclosure, regulatory compliance, and market insight.
Essential Responsibilities
Investor Relations Strategy & Narrative
- Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with enterprise priorities, capital allocation, and long‑term growth objectives.
- Shape and steward the company’s equity story, ensuring clarity, consistency, and credibility across all investor communications.
- Serve as an internal proxy for the investment community, anticipating investor perspectives and advising senior leadership accordingly.
Earnings, Disclosure & Capital Markets Execution
- Lead the end‑to‑end quarterly earnings process, including preparation of earnings materials, scripts, Q&A, disclosures, and investor communications.
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and Corporate Communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with SEC and regulatory requirements.
- Support preparation of Board‑level materials and investor‑related content for leadership and directors.
Investor & Analyst Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, sell‑side analysts, and rating agencies.
- Plan and execute investor outreach, including roadshows, conferences, investor days, and one‑on‑one meetings.
- Manage inbound investor inquiries and ensure timely, high‑quality responses.
Market Intelligence & Executive Advisory
- Monitor shareholder base, analyst sentiment, peer performance, and market dynamics.
- Provide regular insights and recommendations to the CFO and executive leadership to inform messaging, strategy, and positioning.
- Track and analyze industry trends, macroeconomic developments, and capital markets activity relevant to the company.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
- Partner with internal partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment between internal performance, external messaging, and long‑term strategy.
- Establish disciplined, repeatable processes for investor communications, content governance, and market feedback loops.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field required; MBA and/or CFA strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 8–12+ years of progressively responsible experience in Investor Relations, FP&A, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, or related functions, gained within a publicly traded company or relevant advisory setting; preferred two years of direct Investor Relations experience.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, SEC disclosure requirements, and capital markets.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial and strategic information into clear, compelling external messaging.
- Executive presence with the judgment, discretion, and confidence to engage credibly with senior leaders, investors, and the Board.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Travel Requirements – 25%
