Job Description

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology, and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

As a Lead Analyst, Investor Relations (IR), you will be a key member of the IR team. You will be integral to developing and managing relationships with investors and the sell-side analyst community and contribute to the firm’s messaging of its strategy. On our IR team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. This position can be based in our offices in Boston, Massachusetts, or Greenwich, Connecticut.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability, and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Research, analyze, and provide insights on appropriate investor targets
• Monitor and record investor engagements and produce weekly reporting to senior-level management
• Develop, update, and maintain internal Investor Relations database
• Monitor and analyze sell-side research reports, provide insights, and maintain a detailed database of consensus estimates
• Compile and maintain company and peer benchmarking analysis of valuation, financial, and operational metrics
• Conduct targeted research by analyzing and summarizing financial as well as operational information about our industry, company, and competitors
• Coordinate with external and internal participants on logistics for investor conferences, meetings, and other related events
• Prepare materials for meetings and presentations
• Provide analytical, organizational, and logistical assistance for investor activities and quarterly earnings calls
• Support and contribute to the development of quarterly and yearly reports for shareholders
• Observe live communication with key institutional investors and sell-side analysts

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 4 years of related industry experience in investor relations, equity research, or investment banking
• Experience with financial markets (accounting and finance) from applied or academic learnings
• Experience with Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal; strong presentation skills
• Exceptional learning agility and ability to process and synthesize information quickly
• A dedication to maintaining strict confidentiality surrounding company materials and information

It’d be great if you also have:

• Bachelor’s or other advanced degree in accounting or finance
• 6+ years of related industry experience
• An interest in capital markets
• Familiarity with the institutional investment community, including investment styles and engagement practices for hedge funds and mutual funds

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification.

About the company

XPO provides pivotal supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels to join our 97,000-strong workforce and deliver the caliber of service our customers require. If you’re ready to move the world forward, we’d like to invest in you. (NYSE: XPO)

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