Job Summary

Investor Relations team communicates the business strategy and results to the capital markets. IR strives to be a best-in-class resource for investors and analysts, and a strategic partner with management. In partnership with the Vice President of Investor Relations, helps direct all facets of the investor relations function and represent Equinix as a company spokesperson. 

Knowledge & Application: Applies broad expertise & knowledge in highly specialized fields or several related disciplines. Leads & contributes to development of company objectives & principles to achieve goals in creative & effective ways.  

Complexity & Problem Solving: Works on significant & unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Requires conceptual thinking to understand advanced issues & implications. 

Discretion & Impact: Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques & evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Accountable for results, which may impact the entire function. 

Collaboration and Interaction: Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups. Focuses on providing thought leadership & works on broader organization projects, which requires understanding of wider business. Requires conveying advanced information & persuading several diverse stakeholders/audiences. Recognized internally as a subject matter expert. May direct the activities of others. 

Responsibilities 

• Together with the VP of IR, help manage and develop materials for the quarterly earnings process, including preparing earnings deck, scripts, Q&A, and earnings release

• Assist in the development of external messaging relating to company strategy, M&A activities and any other events

• Build and sustain strong relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts including the ability to represent the Company’s individually

• Create and prepare materials for investor engagements, including conferences, annual shareholder meetings, and other key events

• Deliver regular updates to senior management on the company’s stock performance, analyst forecasts, investor sentiment, industry trends, and peer benchmarking

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including communications, finance, legal, and product on messaging and various projects

• Lead the effort to evolve our metrics disclosure requirements, develop required processes for updating and partner with key stakeholders to ensure data reliability and integrity

• Integrate the use of technology (AI) to assist with all messaging to best anticipate investor responses and key questions 

• Help manage the Investor Relations portion of the company website

Qualifications 

• BA / BS Degree preferred, Masters Degree preferred

• 7+ years of experience preferred or 5+ years of experience in investor relations, equity research, finance, corporate development, or similarly broad financial positions for a global corporation

• Outstanding financial and investment analysis skills, oral and written communication skills, and presentation ability

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in managing multiple timelines and deadlines

• A clear and thorough understanding of the financial modeling techniques used by analysts to project a company's operating and financial performance and the resulting value for its stock

• An understanding of strategic communication, public relations, marketing, and the media

• Background within the technology sector (e.g., telecom, networking, data center) 

• Experience working with or expertise in REIT's is a plus

• The ability to develop strong internal relationships cross-functionally with other teams

• Possess a high level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential information

• An energetic, efficient, and resourceful team player and individual contributor

This posting is a new position within our organization.