Director, Investor Relations at Bridgewater Associates

Westport, CTFull-timeFinancePosted 21 days ago

About the Role

About Bridgewater Bridgewater Associates is a premier asset management firm, focused on delivering unique insight and partnership for the most sophisticated global institutional investors.   Our investment process is driven by a tireless pursuit to understand how the world’s markets and economies work — using cutting-edge technology to validate and execute on timeless and universal investment principles.   Founded in 1975, we are a community of independent thinkers who share a commitment to excellence. By fostering a culture of openness, transparency, and inclusion, we strive to unlock the most complex questions in investment strategy, management, and corporate culture.   Explore more information about Bridgewater on our website <a href="https://www.bridgewater.com/">here</a>.   Our Culture Our culture is anchored in excellence, meaning constant improvement, and it is deeply tied to our mission. Because markets are objective, competitive, and getting smarter everyday, we need to keep rapidly improving to have any chance of beating them. Truth is our most essential tool for engaging with the markets and constantly improving because once you know what's true about your problems and opportunities, you can determine how to get better. Valuing truth means being transparent about your decision-making and mistakes, giving and receiving feedback with humility, and fighting for the best answers over hierarchy, ego, or self-interest. Operating this way is hard – it's only possible because we build meaning in our work and relationships. This meaning comes from the audacity of the mission, and the joy of working alongside people who make you a better version of yourself. The culture, like Bridgewater itself, is always evolving. In 1997 our founder Ray Dalio wrote down his lessons, starting with a <a href="https://www.bridgewater.com/culture/bridgewaters-original-philosophy">Philosophy Statement</a> which remains our foundation. This later evolved into a set of 300+ Principles. In 2022, when Ray transitioned the company, we re-underwrote several of those principles and evolved others, with a specific focus on <a href="https://www.bridgewater.com/culture/bridgewaters-idea-meritocracy">Meritocracy</a>. Today the culture sits, alongside our people, as our most important edge. When we get it right, it’s the engine that powers everything else. About the Finance Department and Role Finance is the guardian of Bridgewater’s financial resources. We seek to drive sustainable shareholder value by controlling, safeguarding, and optimizing use of the firm’s financial resources. The department provides strategic partnership, insights, and independent challenge along with the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, forecasting and analysis while maintaining effective and efficient operational control.  The Director of Investor Relations is a key driver of Bridgewater’s investor narrative, serving as the connective tissue between the business, the CFO and Board, and our shareholders. This role is devoted to synthesizing complex financial and business information into clear, credible, and compelling communication for the firm’s most senior internal and external stakeholders. The role will also oversee the  Company’s equity valuation process, driving the day-to-day analysis and conceptual thinking, understanding valuation trends and market comparables, and summarizing results for senior audiences and shareholders.  Reporting to the Head of Investor Relations, the Director will evolve Investor Relations from a historically operationally focused function into a proactive, narrative-driven capability that shapes how Bridgewater’s performance, strategy, and long-term value creation are understood by shareholders and governance bodies. The role requires strong judgment, exceptional synthesis, strong analytical skills, market intelligence, and comfort operating at the CFO and Board level.  You will drive the following responsibilities:  Own and evolve Bridgewater’s investor narrative  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Serve as the primary architect and steward of the firm’s investor story, ensuring consistency, clarity, and strategic coherence across all shareholder communications. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Translate business strategy, performance, and risk into investor-ready messaging that reflects both near-term results and long-term value creation. </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Proactively identify narrative gaps, emerging investor questions, and areas where messaging must evolve as the firm grows. </li> </ul> Senior stakeholder and shareholder engagement  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Act as the senior point of connection between the business and its shareholders, maintaining trusted, long-term relationships grounded in credibility and transparency. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Prepare and deliver high-quality, client-facing materials for shareholders, the CFO, and the Board, including quarterly and annual reporting, strategic updates, and ad hoc analyses. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Partner closely with the CFO on Board-level reporting and investor communications, exercising sound judgment on framing, emphasis, and disclosure. </li> </ul> Strategic leadership of the IR function  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Expand and elevate the scope of Investor Relations beyond historical execution (e.g., distributions, statements, reporting) to include forward-looking strategy, positioning, and insight. Partner well with Equity and Ownership Operations, Corporate Finance, Legal, People, and other teams. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Set the agenda and priorities for the IR function as it scales from an individual contributor model to a mature team capability. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Establish best practices for synthesis, storytelling, and senior-level communication within the IR team. </li> </ul> Synthesis, analysis, and decision support  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Integrate inputs across finance, accounting, tax, FP&A, and the business to produce clear, decision-relevant insights for senior leadership and shareholders. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Drive the Company’s equity valuation process in partnership with senior IR leadership, owning the analytical approach and synthesis. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Lead the Development of analyses related to valuation, capital structure, performance drivers, and scenario planning, with an emphasis on what matters most to investors. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Ensure complex financial information is distilled into concise, structured outputs that support effective governance and decision-making. </li> </ul> Cross-functional partnership and execution  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Partner with accounting, FP&A, tax, legal, and business leaders to ensure accuracy, alignment, and consistency across all investor-facing materials. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Oversee shareholder-related processes (e.g., earnings, distributions, reporting) at a strategic level, ensuring operational excellence without being consumed by day-to-day execution. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Drive continuous improvement and systemization where it improves clarity, efficiency, or investor experience. </li> </ul> You will be a click for the role if you:  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Have a hunger to leverage financial analytics to tell and shape the business story. Experience forming well synthesized, structured recommendations from financial information and communicating with leadership creating summaries and presentations to communicate financial information or other data effectively. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Are an independent thinker. At the same time, have an eagerness and curiosity to learn about financial concepts and their business implications from experienced leaders in the space. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Have a high level of analytical ability. Good common sense and can quickly iterate in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and high-performance environment. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Seek and give feedback </li> </ul> Minimum Qualifications:  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">7+ years of progressive experience in investor relations, corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or a related strategic finance role. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated experience operating at the CFO, Board, and senior executive level, including preparing and presenting high-stakes materials. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Exceptional synthesis and communication skills, with a track record of turning complex financial and business information into clear, compelling narratives. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Expertise with financial analysis and modelling. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Strong understanding of valuation, capital structure, financial performance drivers, and investor perspectives. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Proven ability to operate independently with sound judgment in ambiguous, high-expectation environments. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Experience building or scaling a function, team, or capability is strongly preferred. </li> </ul> Physical Requirements Employees are required to work at our Westport CT campus as their principal work location, a minimum of four days per week. Compensation: The wage range for this role is $230,000-$385,000 inclusive of base salary and discretionary target bonus. The expected base salary for this role is between 70% - 80% of this wage range. Why Choose Bridgewater? It takes all types to make Bridgewater great. We seek a diverse group of innovative thinkers and push them to engage in rigorous and thoughtful inquiry. We develop people through an honest examination of their abilities and performance, enabling personal growth and professional development. We strive to provide you opportunities that will challenge you and unlock your potential. One of our core priorities at Bridgewater is to enable our employees to build a great life and career, and we believe our benefits are an important extension of that philosophy. As such, currently Bridgewater offers a competitive suite of benefits. Explore more information about Bridgewater’s benefits on our website <a href="https://www.bridgewater.com/working-at-bridgewater/benefits">here.</a> Bridgewater reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations. This job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Bridgewater has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment. Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Bridgewater Associates, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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