[Hiring] Sr Investor Relations Financial Analyst @CNO Financial Group, Inc.

Role Description

CNO Financial Group is hiring a Sr Investor Relations Financial Analyst. Reporting to the VP, Investor Relations and Sustainability, this position is a key member of the Investor Relations team focused on investor and analyst engagement, corporate governance, rating agency management and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze and summarize sell-side expectations, perform peer company analyses and prepare/coordinate meetings with rating agencies.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation for the quarterly earnings call, including call logistics, scheduling & managing the prep sessions, material preparation, and updating the Investor Relations (IR) website as appropriate.
• Develop deep understanding of shareholder and analyst views to anticipate reactions & questions.
• Prepare background materials for investor meetings and track investor contacts.
• Analyze stockholder base, perform investor targeting and outreach.
• Anticipate and collaborate with key internal leaders to develop talking points for potential shareholder questions.
• Maintain/update IR and sustainability sections of CNO website.
• Manage collection of data and production of annual Corporate Social Responsibility report and related documents.
• Monitor and report on peer company CSR activities.
• Keep abreast of key sustainability/governance topics and trends; provide regular updates.
• Manage IR and CSR mailboxes.
• Prepare initial drafts of ad hoc projects, presentations, financial analysis and talking points as needed for board meetings, M&A activity, and other investor events.
• Track/consolidate industry and competitive news and provide updates to management.
• Ongoing analysis and monitoring of competitor and peer group companies’ presentations, financial reporting, disclosures, and websites.
• Coordinate and prepare for annual credit rating agencies’ reviews; manage annual survey process to ensure respective functional areas complete assigned tasks.
• Develop the knowledge base and ability to present and explain the company’s businesses, including product offerings, market/customer dynamics, financial results, and major business events to the financial community.
• Prepare and manage IR budget, including submitting/tracking vendor invoices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years related experience.

Requirements

• Possess excellent quantitative, analytical, critical thinking and financial skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Have a strong working knowledge of financial statements (P&L, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheet).
• Are proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and AI tools.
• Are resourceful and able to navigate to solutions independently.
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity and an intense desire to learn.
• Demonstrate solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and flexibility.
• Excel in exceptional time management skills and the ability to oversee and absorb large amounts of information in a fast-paced environment.
• Are comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels, including C-suite.
• Show outstanding judgment and poise under pressure.
• Can work with highly confidential information and maintain unequivocal discretion.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Paid time-off and corporate holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance