Head of Investor Relations

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

 

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

 

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Head of Investor Relations will serve as a central spokesperson to institutional investors, analysts, and financial media, and will play a critical role in shaping the company’s financial narrative and market perception. In addition, this leader will have in-depth knowledge of the investor relations function and can provide a holistic and proactive analyst relations strategy with regards to educating investors about Greenbrier’s investment narrative.

This is a highly visible and hands-on role, ideal for a senior IR leader with strong financial acumen, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of capital markets. The successful candidate will not only represent Greenbrier externally but also contribute meaningfully to internal strategic discussions and decision-making.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the following essential duties. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Evolve and enhance Greenbrier’s investor relations strategy to align with the company’s business plan and growth objectives.
• Manage the relationship with Greenbrier’s external advisory firm to drive investor access and financial communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with investment analysts, institutional investors, and shareholders.
• Represent Greenbrier at investor conferences, roadshows, and one-on-one meetings.
• Monitor market trends, peer performance, and investor sentiment to inform strategy and messaging.

Communication and Messaging:

• Develop clear, consistent messaging for financial disclosures, press releases, and investor presentations.
• Collaborate with corporate accounting and communications on quarterly earnings, annual reports, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure timely and transparent communication of financial and operational information to the investment community.
• Partner with the CEO and CFO to craft compelling investor presentations and financial narratives.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze investor feedback and market trends to assess sentiment and inform leadership.
• Track peer and industry financial performance and provide comparative insights.
• Deliver detailed financial and strategic analysis to senior leadership to support decision-making.
• Oversee the creation of investor materials, including earnings call scripts and presentations.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Build a world-class investor relations program through cross-functional collaboration.
• Define and manage IR goals and performance metrics.
• Contribute to key shareholder communications, including the annual report, proxy, and sustainability report.

Crisis Management and Issue Resolution:

• Act as a key spokesperson during periods of change, crisis, or strategic shifts.
• Proactively address investor concerns and provide clarity on business performance and strategy.

Governance and Compliance:

• Stay current on SEC regulations and ensure compliance in all investor communications.
• Collaborate with legal, accounting, and finance teams to uphold governance standards.

Qualifications

The following generally describes the requirements to perform the assigned duties successfully.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Communications, or a related field is required
• 10-15+ years of progressive relevant professional experience, including experience investor relatio