Job Description
As a member of Vertex’s Investor Relations team, the Investor Relations Analyst is responsible for key activities supporting quarterly earnings call preparation, quarterly shareholder analyses, investor conferences, consensus reporting, stock charts and analyses, calendar/deliverables prioritization, leveraging AI tools to maintain competitive awareness, and supporting the IR team and Executive Committee as needed. This role provides support for the IR team and key insights for various Finance functions (FP&A, Accounting, BD, etc.).
This position is based in our Boston, MA location (Seaport area) and requires a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office/2 days remote on a weekly basis.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Quarterly earnings call preparation: support the team in various deliverables and analyses, including financial primers, consensus modeling, and slide development
Quarterly shareholder analyses: analyze 13-F holdings and key buyers/sellers, develop preliminary investor targeting strategies
Investor conference preparation: working with sell side to develop conference meeting line-ups, pull investor backgrounders for final agenda, assist with Q&A preparation
Consensus reporting: request sell side financial models, work with Virtua and quality check the aggregated model; prepare consensus reports as scheduled and as requested
Draft components of bi-weekly “IR Flash”
Develop stock charts and other analyses as needed
Leverage AI and other tools to help IR team maintain competitive and macroeconomic awareness
Perform ad hoc projects to supporting the IR team and Executive Committee as needed
Work closely with other members of the CFO organization including Corporate Finance, Strategic Sourcing and Accounting to maintain a continuous improvement mindset and promote strong communication, sharing of best practices and efficient processes.
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; capacity to create ad hoc reports, financial models or analytics independently.
Experience with Excel and PowerPoint; experience with business intelligence or visualization tools a plus.
Strong judgment, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Intellectual curiosity to develop a deep understanding of business issues.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and an eagerness to collaborate with colleagues (within or outside of finance) in sharing insights and learnings.
Must be able to work well with senior leaders, peers and team members.
Possesses a continuous improvement mindset with the flexibility to adapt to change.
Education and Experience:
B.S. Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, or related quantitative/analytical/scientific field.
Summer experience in a finance or analytical role demonstrating strong technical and analytical skills and a track record of success working in a team-based environment or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not required.
Pay Range:
$71,200 - $106,800Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
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Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., 50 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210, US, Boston, MA, United States, 02210
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