JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: The analyst will be a key contributor to Entergy’s investor relations activities. Lead back-up process to ensure all investor relations materials are accurate and complete with supporting documentation. Support processes for earnings releases, year-end reporting (including leading work plans for Entergy’s technical annual report), investor conferences and meetings. Processes include gathering and analyzing data from internal subject matter experts, analyzing and understanding Wall Street expectations, drafting and documenting materials.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead coordination and work plans for fact-checking of externally published investor relations key products, including the quarterly earnings calls and the Investor Guide
• Perform detailed review of externally released investor relations materials for accuracy and adequate support
• Create, update, edit and proofread investor relations materials distributed to the investment community
• Work with subject matter experts across the company to assist in developing investor relations messages and preparing investor relations materials, including issue sheets
• Prepare internal reports and updates on stock price performance of the company and its peers, investor dialogue, equity research reports, upcoming investor relations events, etc.
• Perform research and analytics around industry trends and peers, as well as other ad hoc analytics for executive management
• Understand the financial models and assumptions used by research analysts to value the company and its peers; use this knowledge to improve the effectiveness of the company's communications to the investment community
• Maintain the investor relations section of the company website with up-to-date and accessible content
• Prepare briefings and materials to help senior management and the board of directors engage with investors effectively
• Complete special projects at the request of the Vice-President, Investor Relations or other executive management

Core behaviors desired:

• Commitment to excellence: Does whatever it takes to execute deliverables timely and accurately
• Team player: Strong desire and willingness to support the team and site beyond core responsibilities; many aspects of role are interpersonal focused
• Critical thinker: Uses information to ask questions and better understand unique or ad hoc situations to provide sound financial advice
• Proactive: Proactively identify opportunities to improve performance
• Strategic mindset: Forward thinker who asks and anticipates questions and proactively seeks and provides answers
• Attention to detail: Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of reporting.
• Judgment and integrity: Strong business judgment, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive financial information.
• Clear communicator: Distills unstructured data in a logical, concise manner to tell the financial story

Core Competencies Desired:

• Financial proficiency: Strong financial literacy, including an understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and valuation.
• Software expertise: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with financial databases like Bloomberg or FactSet is also valuable.
• Analytical skills: Excellent analytical and data analysis skills to interpret market trends and company performance.