Director Investor Relations

What You Will Contribute:

Badger Meter is seeking a strategic and highly visible Director, Investor Relations to lead the company’s engagement with the investment community and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. This role is responsible for shaping and delivering a compelling narrative about the company’s strategy, performance, and long‑term value creation. As a key partner to the CEO, CFO, and executive team, you will lead investor relations strategy, oversee ESG communications, and help position Badger Meter with analysts, investors, and other stakeholders.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with long‑term business goals
• Serve as the primary interface with analysts, institutional investors, and the broader investment community
• Shape and communicate the company’s financial and strategic story

• Lead development of earnings materials, investor presentations, and executive messaging
• Prepare executives for earnings calls, investor meetings, and conferences (including scripts and Q&A)
• Drive clear, consistent messaging across press releases, disclosures, and external platforms

• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and communication of business priorities
• Prepare materials for the Board of Directors and support quarterly updates on strategic progress
• Partner with the General Counsel on proxy statements, shareholder communications, and annual meeting activities

• Lead planning and execution of investor conferences, roadshows, and other engagement opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the investment community

• Own enterprise ESG strategy, messaging, and external reporting
• Partner cross‑functionally to track key ESG metrics and progress against sustainability goals
• Ensure alignment with evolving investor expectations and regulatory landscape

• Monitor industry trends, competitor positioning, and investor sentiment
• Provide insights and recommendations to executive leadership on potential risks and opportunities

• Support shareholder‑related activities, including dividends, stock programs, and investor records
• Ensure compliance with disclosure requirements and governance best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in investor relations, corporate finance, or a related discipline
• Proven experience interacting with institutional investors and sell‑side analysts
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial results into a clear, compelling narrative
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Public company investor relations experience
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or technology‑driven environment
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and reporting standards

• Strategic thinker:
  Ability to connect long‑term strategy to market‑facing messaging
• Executive presence:
  Credible, confident communicator at the senior leadership level
• Influence & collaboration:
  Skilled at working across functions and aligning stakeholders
• Analytical mindset:
  Uses data and insights to inform decisions and messaging
• Results‑driven:
  Focused on execution, clarity, and measurable outcomes

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus, Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement:
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