Investor Relations Leader

Investor Relations Leader

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.

As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.

Responsibilities

The Investor Relations Leader will serve as a critical member of the IR function, supporting Eastman's engagement with the global investment community, including institutional investors and equity research analysts. This role is designed for an ambitious finance professional who is eager to grow into a leadership position within the IR function over time. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and a genuine curiosity about how capital markets perceive and value Eastman's strategy and performance.

Financial Communications & Reporting

• Support the preparation of quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, management scripts, and Q&A materials.
• Assist in drafting SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) in coordination with Accounting, Legal, and Finance teams.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, compelling narratives for the investment community.

Investor & Analyst Engagement

• Build and maintain productive relationships with institutional investors and sell-side equity analysts.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and credible point of contact for investor inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Help coordinate non-deal roadshows, investor days, industry conferences, and earnings calls.

Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis

• Monitor and synthesize sell-side research, analyst models, and shareholder feedback; distill key themes for senior leadership.
• Track and benchmark peer company performance (e.g., specialty chemicals sector), capital markets trends, and valuation dynamics.
• Maintain an informed view of how macroeconomic trends and industry dynamics (e.g., circular economy, molecular recycling) affect investor sentiment toward Eastman.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Finance, Treasury, Corporate Strategy, Business, Legal, and Communications teams to gather insights and ensure message alignment.
• Support scenario planning around capital allocation decisions, guidance, and shareholder return communications (dividends, buybacks).

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all investor communications adhere to SEC Regulation FD, disclosure policies, and Eastman's governance standards.
• Maintain IR operational infrastructure, including CRM/investor databases and IR platforms.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Experience:

5+ years in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related capital markets role

Industry: Experience in or exposure to chemicals, industrials, materials, or adjacent sectors preferred

Technical

Skills:

Advanced proficiency in Bloomberg (or equivalent), Excel and PowerPoint; experience in financial modeling and financial statement analysis

Communication:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize and simplify complex topics

Regulatory Knowledge:
Working knowledge of SEC disclosure requirements and Regulation FD

Key Competencies & Capabilities

These reflect the attributes needed not only to succeed in this role today, but to develop into a future leader of the IR function:

• Strategic Thinking — Connects day-to-day IR activities to Eastman's long-term strategy and capital markets positioning.
• Exe…