James Hardie · 5 hours ago
Sr Investor Relations Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expJames Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Investor Relations Analyst to shape and deliver the company’s investor messaging. This role involves partnering with senior leadership to communicate financial performance and strategy to the investment community, blending financial analysis with executive-level communication.
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Responsibilities
Lead preparation of quarterly earnings materials, including press releases, earnings scripts, investor presentations, and detailed Q&A support
Develop and refine core investor messaging in partnership with Finance, Strategy, Legal, and Communications teams
Support guidance formulation, scenario analysis, and messaging alignment
Maintain earnings calendars, disclosure timelines, and internal review processes
Own internal IR models, including long-range financial models, consensus tracking, and sensitivity analyses
Analyze quarterly and annual performance, key drivers, and segment-level results
Evaluate valuation, capital structure, and return frameworks relative to peers
Support capital allocation and capital markets analyses
Prepare senior executives for investor meetings, roadshows, conferences, and non-deal meetings
Serve as a point of contact for sell-side analysts and institutional investors on routine matters
Track investor feedback, key themes, and perception trends; synthesize insights for leadership
Maintain shareholder analysis, targeting, and engagement plans
Monitor peer earnings, estimates, valuation multiples, and strategic actions
Track industry trends, macro developments, and investor positioning
Support investor perception studies and competitive benchmarking
Ensure external communications comply with Reg FD and disclosure requirements
Coordinate preparation and review of IR-related filings and public disclosures
Own and maintain IR website content and supporting materials
Partner with Legal on disclosure controls and best practices
Support capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings and rating agency engagements
Contribute to long-term strategic planning, investor day preparation, and M&A-related communications
Support ESG and sustainability disclosures, as applicable
Mentor junior team members and support development of IR processes and tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
3–6 years of experience in investor relations, investment banking, equity research, FP&A, or corporate finance
Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation, and capital markets
Proven ability to communicate complex financial and strategic topics clearly
High degree of professionalism, judgment, and discretion
Preferred
CFA designation or progress toward CFA
Experience supporting earnings, guidance, and investor interactions
Familiarity with public company disclosure requirements
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Bloomberg, FactSet, or Capital IQ
Benefits
Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program. Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
Company
James Hardie
James Hardie Industries plc is a manufacturer of fiber cement products and systems for internal and external building construction
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (16)
2023 (6)
2022 (12)
2021 (10)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.2B2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.7B
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2001-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Randeep Wasal
Head Of Information Technology APAC
Samara Toole
Chief Marketing Officer
Recent News
2026-02-12
Business Wire
2026-02-05
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