Date Posted:

2024-09-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT999: 1CP - Farmington, CT One Carrier Place, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

As Otis’ head of investor relations, you will work closely with executive leadership, finance, legal, and communication teams to analyse, and develop meaningful content, serving as key spokesperson and liaison for the financial communities. This highly visible role will shape and execute a strategically focused investor relations program, significantly impacting Otis’ short- and long-term financial strategy and messaging.

The VP, Investor Relations will be based in the United States, ideally on the Northeast coast within a reasonable commute of Connecticut and will report directly to Otis’ global EVP & CFO.

Key Accountabilities:

Work closely with the CFO to develop an investor relations program that provides transparent, well managed communications that reflect the Company’s performance, strategy, and future opportunity.Evaluate, design and implement policies, procedures and guidelines on information provided to investment community.Develop and maintain relationships with the investment community (current & potential investors and analysts) to ensure compliance, and present information on Otis financial & operational performance, and business outlook.Supports Otis’ CEO & CFO with quarterly earnings reporting activities and investor events.Establish and coordinate the investor relations calendar, schedules & logistics, monitoring trading and ownership trends.By building relationships with key stakeholders in the business units, maintain a thorough understanding of the Otis business, competitor activity & performance, and remain current with global macro trends, relevant to our markets.Review, analyse and evaluate capital appropriations, acquisitions investments and divestitures.Oversee the development, design, writing, production and coordination of investor relations communications documents, press releases, and other investor materials for conferences, events and road shows.Oversee the company’s capital structure and support in the relationship with the rating agencies and lending parties.Collaborate effectively with the broader finance team (FP&A, Accounting, Finance Business Partners etc.) to identify opportunities to improve the company’s financial position, results and create value.Be the recognized expert for Otis senior management and the company’s board of directors regarding investor activity, stock performance and peer company comparisons.Review and develop a solid understanding of the following areas: (a) cash flow monitoring and reporting; (b) hedging for interest rate, currency and commodity risk; (c) corporate finance structure and funding (e.g., funding sources and instruments, capital structure, dividend program, investment appraisal, portfolio management, etc.); and (d) stakeholder relations related to external funding.Maintain strong working relationships with external financial market news teams and internal communications colleagues.Complete questionnaires, data requests, RFPs, DDQs received from investors, consultants and potential investors by drafting and completing investment proposals.Develop your team through the acquisition, coaching, and engagement of talent.Embody the Otis’ Absolutes and leadership behaviours, be a role model and lead on our culture statements.

The Person:

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant field. (Master’s degree/ MBA in Finance preferred).Extensive Investor Relations and/ or Capital Marketing (sell-side preferable) experience.Solid understanding of corporate governance and “best practices” as a publicly traded company.Successful background combining finance, communication, and marketing competencies to effectively control the flow of information between a large multinational public company, its investors, and the company’s financial community.Proven ability to create and analyse financial models to measure company performance relative to analyst and investor models and to effectively position the company among its competitors.Superior business acumen and intellectual curiosity, with a broad understanding of business organizations, functions, management concepts, and strong operational focus.A global/ growth mindset with in-depth knowledge of financial planning, cost and general accounting, budgeting and corporate finance.Advanced interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present data and research, performance updates, and recommendations.Ability to adapt to changing priorities and excel in an active and complex global environment.Strong collaborator and desire to empower others.Effective decision-making ability and excellent influencing & negotiation skills.Ability to lead in crisis management, if required.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this role is USD $270k - $320k. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

This position is eligible to participate in our annual executive short-term Incentive plan and is eligible to receive equity awards under the Otis executive long-term incentive plan.

Otis currently provides our colleagues with the following benefits:

- 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution

- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment

- Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays

- Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs

- Life insurance and disability coverage

- Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance

- Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits

- Adoption assistance

- Tuition reimbursement program

- Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do.  We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.  

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Otis is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.

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