Assoc. Manager, Investor Relations

The Associate Manager, Investor Relations, is responsible for financial data accuracy and understanding market dynamics and drives impact across the Yum! business by contributing to IR strategies. With this role, the opportunities are endless. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Investor Relations and works closely with the CFO, Executive Team, and Brand Leadership. The ideal candidate is results-oriented with a high level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic. This role is based in Louisville, KY working in a hybrid environment, coming onsite 2-3 days/week.

Salary Range: $­­120,000 - $135,000  + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.
 

Responsibilities: 

• Collecting, analyzing, and presenting financial data accurately and in a timely manner,
• Analyze market dynamics, benchmark against peers, and identify potential risks and opportunities,
• Contribute to the development of IR strategies and initiatives aligned with the company's broader strategic objectives,
• Serve as primary point of contact for investors, analysts, and other stakeholders,

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Equity Research or Investment Management preferred.  Open to Candidates with an equivalent level of experience in Investment Banking or Management Consulting. 
• Proven experience with financial modeling techniques, valuation methods used by analysts and investors, and conducting in-depth research. 
• Ability to communicate (both verbally and written) in a way that clearly articulates results and inspires confidence in the company both internally and externally.
• Effective organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Preferred Requirements:
• CFA designation
• Experience with FactSet

Employment eligibility to work with Yum! in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death, and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum!-Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2023, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking. In addition, in 2023 Yum! Brands was included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity; and Newsweek’s lists recognizing America’s Most Responsible Companies, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.

As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.

We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth.  Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement!  Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.