About this role
Department:
FinanceOur 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:
The Senior Investor Relations Analyst plays a key role in shaping how Southwest tells its story to the investment community. You’ll partner across Finance, Communications, Strategy, and other Teams to develop clear, consistent messaging that reflects the Company’s performance and long‑term vision. This role blends analytical rigor with communication expertise, supporting major Investor events, preparing polished materials, and delivering insights that help strengthen transparency and trust with analysts and shareholders.
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.
We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
- Assist in implementing Investor Relations strategies and communications, as directed by IR Leadership.
- Coordinate and support Investor meetings, earnings calls, conferences, and non-deal roadshows.
- Prepare and update Investor Relations materials including press releases, quarterly reports, and presentations.
- Monitor analyst research, industry news, and shareholder activity to provide insights to senior leadership.
- Maintain and update the Investor Relations databases and dashboards including tracking investor engagement.
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Executive Office, and other departments to support Investor priorities.
- Respond to inquiries from the investment community and internal stakeholders.
- Support sustainability-related Investor Relations efforts and ESG communications.
- Assist in the development of external messaging by reviewing internal financial data and forecasts.
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders.
- Knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, and financial markets.
- Knowledge of Investor Relations platforms (e.g., Nasdaq,IR Insight, S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, AlphaSense).
- Skilled in written and verbal communication, including the ability to synthesize complex data.
- Skilled in organizing and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled in building relationships with Investors, analysts, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to develop key takeaways from financial and operational data.
- Ability to represent the Company professionally in external communications.
- Ability to support event planning and logistics for large-scale Investor events.
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
- Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Consulting or related fields
- Preferred: Experience with financial modeling
- Preferred: Experience presenting to various levels of Leadership
- N/A
- 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
- 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 maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
- 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 do some overnight travel and/or extended hours or weekends, including Company holidays
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $103,750 per year to $115,300 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 Retirement Savings Plan 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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What you'll do
- The Senior Investor Relations Analyst assists in implementing Investor Relations strategies and communications, coordinating major investor events like earnings calls and roadshows, and preparing polished materials such as press releases and presentations. This role involves monitoring analyst research and shareholder activity to provide insights to senior leadership while partnering cross-functionally with various departments.
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