Investor Relations Associate

Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with.

Sunrun is looking to hire an Associate on the Investor Relations team to help communicate Sunrun’s tremendous growth opportunity along with our financial and operating performance to equity investors. We are looking for someone who has an immaculate attention to detail, strong written communication skills, and experience in the investor relations profession or capital markets ecosystem.  This role is primarily an internal-facing position to help produce and coordinate investor materials, activities and correspondence.  

We are looking for a highly quantitative and strategic thinker with a passion for financial markets and communicating business strategy. The role sits in our Finance organization and will report to our Deputy CFO and Investor Relations Officer.  The person in this role will work closely with our colleagues in Strategic Finance & Analytics, Corporate Communications, Project Finance and Operating teams. 

New York, NY or Lehi, Utah are preferred locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in building and maintaining investor presentations, website, consensus summaries, financial models, industry trackers and other resources used by our public equity investors and our senior management.

• Assist in drafting various communications for investor materials, such as Sunrun’s earnings release, earnings call remarks, investor presentations and shareholder letters.  This may include initial drafts and copy-editing.  

• Collaborate with Sunrun’s policy, accounting, FP&A, operations, project finance, asset management, communications/media, and legal teams to maintain internal reference materials, such as talking points and industry data for executives.

• Assist with investor & research analyst requests, as directed by the head of Investor Relations.

• Assist with ESG reporting initiatives with external rating agencies and collaborate with our internal teams for the production of the annual Impact Report; track trends in ESG investing and advise leaders in the organization on an optimal strategy to effectively communicate our ESG efforts; assist with our ESG disclosures.

• Prepare briefing documents on investors ahead of engagements for the Head of Investor Relations and other management attendees. 

• Contribute to investor targeting initiatives, including tracking the efficacy of our engagement efforts with roadshows, investor conferences and individual meetings.  

• Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support corporate decision-making and inform our external communication strategy on various topics.

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER SKILLS)

• 3 to 6 years work experience in investor relations or other capital market ecosystem (equity research, investment banking, investment advisor, consulting, or investor relations advisory capacity)

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on high-impact persuasive and technical writing, with impeccable grammar and copy-editing skills 

• Collaborative team player

• Bachelor’s degree with top grades

• Proficiency desired with a broad range of financial topics (GAAP reporting and financial statements, discounted cash flow models, equity valuation techniques etc)

• Extremely high attention to detail

• Comfort with fast-paced, demanding environment

• Impeccable judgment & ethics

• Deep experience with Google Suite products preferred (Google Slides, Sheets, Docs) and proficiency with PowerPoint and complex Excel spreadsheets (VLookups, data tables, pivot tables, charts etc)

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only.  It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities, some essential job functions, and qualifications for the role. It may not include all essential functions, tasks, or requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process or to perform this role, please contact us at candidateaccommodations@sunrun.com.

Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.  We believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. Learn more here: EEO | Sunrun