Investor Relations Senior Financial Analyst (San Diego/Hybrid)

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Position Summary:

The Investor Relations Senior Financial Analyst delivers analytical, operational, and investor-facing support to the Investor Relations (IR) team. The role combines financial analysis, reporting, and cross-functional coordination and plays a key role in facilitating senior leadership interactions with investors, sell-side analysts, and internal stakeholders.

This position manages day-to-day IR activities, including preparing investor materials, leading earnings and marketing events, and tracking and interpreting investor engagement. It also drives reporting processes, analyzes peer earnings and disclosures, and synthesizes market insights for senior management. The role requires a polished, professional presence and strong communication skills given its frequent interaction with senior leadership, investors, and Wall Street analysts.

*This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with an expectation of 2- 3 in-office days per week and additional on-site presence as needed. The individual must reside in the San Diego area and be able to commute to our corporate offices.

Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Drive preparation of quarterly earnings and investor conference deliverables, including drafting scripts, Q&A, and presentations for senior management, while ensuring alignment across internal stakeholders
• Serve as a primary liaison for investors and sell-side analysts, managing inquiries while collaborating with internal subject-matter experts to deliver accurate and timely responses that align with the corporate narrative
• Summarize market insights and equity research for distribution to internal stakeholders, including senior management and the Board of Directors
• Monitor and benchmark peer company performance by reviewing earnings, investor events, and disclosures; deliver actionable analyses that influence Illumina’s investor messaging and shape leadership narratives
• Oversee maintenance and communication of the company’s consensus model, investor ownership changes, and peer benchmarking analyses

Operations

• Lead strategy, planning, and execution for investor-facing events (e.g. earnings calls, conferences, investor days, non-deal roadshows, investor meetings), partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination
• Manage and analyze investor interactions, ensuring accurate documentation and delivering insights on engagement trends to senior leadership
• Oversee operational workflows for the IR team, including IR mailbox management, calendar coordination, travel planning, expense reporting, and management of shared team resources
• Identify and implement process improvements by streamlining workflows, automating tasks, and enhancing team tools
• Drive cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives, contributing to investor strategy, C-suite communications, and operational priorities

Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related finance experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; MBA (preferred)
• Finance background required; exposure to investor relations, equity research, or corporate finance strongly preferred
• Industry experience (life sciences, diagnostics, biotech, etc.) a plus but not required

Requirements:

• Familiarity with financial modeling and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial statements and complex market data
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills; able to prioritize competing priorities in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP), PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Familiarity with investor relations and financial platforms (e.g. NASDAQ IR Insight, FactSet, Bloomberg)
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft concise, investor-ready messaging
• Ability to operate with executive presence and tailor communication styles with diverse audiences, including leadership, investors and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions, including frequent interactions with senior management, investors, and sell-side analysts
• Professionalism and responsiveness, as well as discretion when handling confidential information
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong work ethic
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time to support team collaboration, attend key business meetings, and engage with stakeholders across multiple locations. A valid passport is required and/or additional documentation (e.g., travel visas) may be necessary based on destination-specific requirements

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The estimated base salary range for the Investor Relations Senior Financial Analyst (San Diego/Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $96,500 - $144,700. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.