VP, Investor Relations

VP, Investor Relations VP, Investor Relations The Vice President of Investor Relations will develop and execute Mueller Water Products’ investor relations strategy, strengthening relationships with the investment community and communicating the Company’s business strategy, financial performance, capital allocation priorities, and long-term outlook. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this leader will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams across Finance, Legal, Corporate Communications, and business operations. The Vice President will serve as a primary point of contact for current and prospective investors and equity research analysts, translating complex financial, operational, and strategic information into clear, consistent, and credible communications. The role combines strategic counsel to senior leadership with hands-on ownership of investor engagement, quarterly earnings communications, market intelligence, and investor events. Success in this role means building trusted, long-term relationships with the investment community, delivering timely and accurate communications, and ensuring that investor perspectives inform leadership discussions and business decisions. The position requires strong financial fluency, executive presence, sound judgment, and discretion in a highly visible environment. Responsibilities Investor Relations Strategy & Relationships 37Lead the Companys investor relations strategy in alignment with business objectives, financial priorities, and long-term value creation. 37Build and maintain relationships with institutional and retail investors and equity research analysts; serve as a primary contact and ensure timely, accurate responses to inquiries. 37Develop and execute a targeted investor outreach program that balances engagement with existing shareholders and identification of prospective institutional investors. 37Maintain a clear, compelling investment narrative across investor communications, ensuring alignment with internal strategy and the Companys broader corporate messaging. 37Provide executive leadership with strategic counsel on investor expectations, market perceptions, and opportunities to strengthen investor understanding of the Company. Financial Communications & Disclosure 37Own the investor communications calendar and development of investor presentations, quarterly and annual reporting packages, earnings releases, and other investor-facing materials, in partnership with Finance, Legal, and Corporate Communications. 37Lead end-to-end earnings communications preparation, including call scripts, executive talking points, anticipated questions and answers, briefing materials, and post-call transcript review. 37Prepare executive leaders for investor and analyst interactions, including guidance on key messages, likely questions, and effective delivery. 37Partner with Finance and Legal on communications associated with Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, ensuring consistency between investor materials and SEC filings. 37Work with Legal to ensure investor communications comply with Regulation FD and applicable public-company disclosure requirements; exercise sound judgment in handling material, confidential, and sensitive information. 37Coordinate investor messaging around significant Company initiatives, transactions, material events, and periods of market volatility, aligning messaging, timing, and audience with Legal and Corporate Communications. Capital Markets, Investor Events & Market Intelligence 37Plan and lead investor conferences, roadshows, investor days, and other investment-community meetings, including targeting, logistics, executive preparation, and supporting materials. 37Monitor and synthesize equity research coverage, analyst expectations, peer performance, capital markets developments, and relevant industry, policy, and competitive trends. 37Analyze shareholder composition and institutional ownership changes, including Form 13F filings, to inform investor targeting and leadership briefings. 37Maintain accurate investor and analyst relationship records, including engagement history, meeting notes, relationship status, and follow-up commitments. 37Translate investor and analyst feedback into actionable insights for executive leadership and relevant business partners, and recommend improvements to investor relations strategy and engagement. Executive Partnership & Strategic Decision Support 37Partner with executive leadership, Finance, and Corporate Development to align investor communications with capital allocation, long-range planning, financing priorities, and transaction activity. 37Bring an investor perspective to scenario analysis and discussions of business strategy, financial performance, and strategic initiatives. 37Contribute to Board of Directors reporting on investor sentiment, shareholder composition, capital markets activity, and relevant financing developments. 37Collaborate with Public Relations and Corporate Communications to connect the Companys business, financial, and strategic priorities in a consistent external narrative. 37Liaise with the transfer agent and support employee equity plan communications as needed. 37Represent Mueller Water Products with professionalism, credibility, and discretion, and lead special projects related to investor relations and strategic communications as assigned. Qualifications Required 37Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Communications, or a related field. 3710+years of relevant experience in investor relations, investment banking, corporate finance, including direct experience at or supporting a publicly traded company. 37Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial, operational, and technical information into clear, compelling narratives demonstrating the companies value creation story 37Demonstrated success developing and executing investor relations or financial communications strategies and building relationships with institutional investors and equity research analysts. 37Strong understanding of financial statements, corporate finance, capital allocation, valuation, and capital markets, with the ability to connect business performance and strategy to investor perspectives. 37Deep familiarity with public-company reporting obligations, SEC disclosure requirements, and Regulation FD. 37Experience leading/supporting earnings calls, investor days, roadshows, and other investor events end-to-end. 37Strong executive presence and demonstrated experience advising and preparing senior leaders for investor and analyst interactions. 37Exceptional judgment, discretion, and attention to detail when handling confidential, sensitive, and non-routine information. 37Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize market information and stakeholder feedback into practical recommendations. 37Ability to build effective relationships across a complex organization and collaborate with Finance, Legal, Corporate Communications, and business leaders. 37Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to lead multiple workstreams and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment. 37Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and familiarity with investor relations research tools and relationship management systems. Preferred 37Experience in water infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, or related sectors, either in a corporate role or as an analyst covering those industries. 37Experience supporting capital markets transactions, corporate development activities, and communications around significant strategic initiatives. 37Familiarity with debt and equity financing structures and their implications for investors. 37MBA or CFA designation. Other Compensation & Benefits: Mueller offersan excellent salary and benefits package.Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with 5% Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability benefits, vacation, 100% paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, student debt retirement matching, well-being program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.