Director, Investor Relations

, CO, United States

Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below

Salary Range: 157,000.00-212,000.00

Business Function: Investor Relations

Company Description At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description Manages and fosters the two-way flow of information between the company, its shareholders, and the financial community.

Acts as a spokesperson for the company to introduce, position and proactively market the company to investors. Responsible for all aspects of Investor Relations, including executing the Company’s IR program, helping shape and effectively communicate the company’s strategic direction, and establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key analysts and the investment community. Develops strategies and implements programs to keep the financial community current on company performance and industry trends. Advises company management and board of directors about financial and industry trends, shareholder concerns, and competitor actions that might impact the company.

Develops and implements a best practice investor relations program, including preparation of press releases, quarterly financial releases, company presentations, conference call scripts and related materials.

Plans and manages the investor relations event calendar, including investor conferences, road shows, and quarterly earnings calls.

Maintains competitive database and prepares detailed quarterly analysis of key competitor results for internal distribution and analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the primary point of contact for buy-side and sell-side

Extensive interaction and collaboration with the CFO and CEO, Communications, Finance and other internal groups to develop communication programs and strategies.

Develop expertise on the core businesses, identify key business drivers, understand strategic priorities, competitive landscape, etc.

Monitor financial results and news from key competitors and prepare detailed comparative analysis.

Very strong analytical skills, including highly proficient financial modelling skills; develop analytical models for market data, operating metrics and financial performance in collaboration with Finance.

Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, and the executive management team to gather data for external communications, annual reports, and other internal and public disclosures.

Prepare materials for investor events, including one-on-one investor meetings, analyst conferences, marketing road shows, annual shareholder meetings and investor/analyst days.

Review and analyze sell-side research and models to monitor changes in ratings/price targets/estimates and comparison of consensus estimates to internal forecasts.

Assist with related special projects and other duties as needed.

Qualifications REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent work experience.

10+ years of experience in investor relations, equity research, capital markets for public companies.

SKILLS:

Strong critical thinking skills, with an ability to identify trends in financial data and develop creative solutions.

Strong knowledge and understanding of financial modeling and valuation concepts and techniques used by analysts and investors.

Power user of Excel with experience with PowerPoint, Word and Bloomberg or Capital IQ and Nasdaq IR Insight.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [emailprotected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.

You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan.RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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