Director of Investor Relations

Primary Purpose:

The Director of Investor Relations will co-lead the execution of Bright Horizons’ investor relations strategy with the GVP of Strategic Finance, serving as a frontline representative to the investment community. This role is essential in fostering and maintaining effective relationships with current and prospective shareholders, ensuring a timely, relevant, visible, and accessible presence. By collaborating closely with the CEO, CFO, and cross-functional teams, the Director will enhance market awareness and strengthen the Company’s engagement with key external stakeholders.

This is an onsite role located at Bright Horizons headquarters in Newton, MA.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.  

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for inbound investor calls and meetings, ensuring accurate, consistent and timely responses to external inquiries.

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of all business metrics and trends to effectively address and anticipate investor and analyst questions. 

• Co-lead the planning and execution of an effective investor relations marketing and outreach plan, including organizing non-deal roadshows, in-office meetings, video conferences and investor conferences.
• Own the investor relationship map and access plan; orchestrate and prioritize CEO/CFO and senior leadership interactions toward the highest-value opportunities.
• Lead the development of corporate and financial communications, including quarterly earnings press releases, scripts, Q&A documents and content for investor presentations and conferences. 

• Maintain and regularly enhance investor presentations to reflect corporate strategy and messaging. Develop and manage supporting performance KPIs, fact sheets and related business performance details for shareholder and stakeholder communications. Develop pertinent analysis and market/investor information to communicate to the Board of Directors and senior management. 

• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams such as Financial Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Communication and Legal to align messaging and ensure consistency. 

• Ensure compliance with securities laws and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Legal team, including disclosures in quarterly and annual reports, earning releases and SEC filings. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field  

• Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience, including 3+ years in investor relations, equity research (buy- or sell-side), FP&A/Corporate Finance or investment banking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to distill complex financial information into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

• Executive presence and persuasive leadership; engages Wall Street effectively, instills confidence in company strategy and communications, and sustains multiple investor/analyst relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven success as an independent contributor working efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 

• Unquestionable honesty, ethics and personal integrity. 

• Broad, strategic thinker with a bias for action, urgency, and the willingness to confront challenges directly.

• Deep understanding of capital markets, valuation methods, and financial modeling.
• Highly organized, with the capability to manage numerous episodic relationships, exercise discerning judgment and prioritization, and adapt to changing conditions internally and externally.

• Knowledge/Familiarity with SEC disclosures, filing requirements and securities laws.

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $145,000-$165,000. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

This position is also eligible for a bonus and RSUs.

Benefits:  

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) retirement plan  
• Life insurance 
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance 
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Tuition assistance and education coaching
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.