Managing Director Investor Relations

Department:
Finance

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:
Job Summary
? Lead the Investor Relations organization. Design and ensure execution of the Company's investor relations strategy; provide counsel to the Company's c-suite regarding investor relations; and act as a liaison between the company and the public on financial matters.

Additional Details:
? The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.
? U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Model the Southwest Way
? Guide and lead team members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage employees
? Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
? Invest in leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

Responsibilities
? Ensure the successful messaging of our Company's financial results and strategies.
? Serve as primary contact with the investment community
? Oversee the preparation of investor presentations, speeches, press releases, annual reports, and financial sections of One Report. Provides financial analysis support
? Represent the Company on quarterly earnings calls, prepare talking points, and advise CFO and CEO on guidance recommendations
? Partner with General Counsel Department on corporate governance, annual shareholder meetings, and proxy solicitations.
? Provide friendly service to and maintain positive relationships with all Internal and External Customers
? Resolve complex investor relations and financial issues and interface with people at all levels within the investment community and the Company
? May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
? Skilled in interpersonal interactions
? Skilled in oral and written communication
? Skilled in organization
? Skilled in dealing with the investment community
? Ability to effectively partner with others to achieve strategic goals
? Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure
? Ability to meet and address the public at all levels
? Ability to work well under deadlines
Education
? Required: High school diploma or GED
? Required: Bachelor's degree

Experience
? Demonstrated experience leading multiple teams or functions through subordinate Leaders
? Advanced level Business Acumen in functional area with understanding of broad business impacts
? Expansive and far-reaching knowledge in:
? Financial reporting

Licensing/Certification
? N/A

Physical Abilities
? Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
? Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
? Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications
? Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
? Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
? Must be at least 18 years of age
? Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
? Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information
? Ability to occasionally travel overnight
? Ability to work extended hours or weekends, including Company holidays, as required

Pay & Benefits:
? Competitive market salary from $230,300 per year to $255,900 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits you?ll love:
? Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
? Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
? Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit *
? Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
? Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
? Explore more Benefits you?ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

?*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits.
? ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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