Analyst, Investor Relations

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute

The Investor Relations Analyst supports the planning and execution of the company’s communications with equity analysts and institutional investors. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating internal reports that track investor engagement, managing the investor relations database, and providing analytical insights to inform corporate messaging. The Analyst will also work cross-functionally with teams across SLM to contribute to internal strategic financial analyses.

The role requires staying well-informed of key corporate developments, industry trends, financial performance, and regulatory changes. The Analyst will assist the Head of Investor Relations in shaping and coordinating communications with the investment community, including preparing materials for earnings calls, investor presentations, and organizing meetings between investors and senior leadership.

A core challenge of this role is developing a deep understanding of the company’s business model, revenue drivers, market dynamics, legislative landscape, and financial strategy. The ability to critically assess external financial models and convey complex information in a clear, concise manner—both verbally and in writing—is essential to success in this position.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and aggregate data models of Sallie Mae.

• Plan and deliver equity ownership and other reporting to senior management; may include the creation of several dashboards.

• Manage the Investor Relations database.

• Compile data for and update internal and external reporting/ presentations.

• Work with the Senior Director to develop, plan and implement investor relations plan for investors – includes communications, slides, events, one-on-one meetings, etc.

• Perform specific analyses on business topics as requested by investors and Management.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.

What You Have

Minimum education, skills and experience required.

• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.

• Solid understanding of market trends, competitive landscapes, and industry dynamics.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Preferred education, skills and experience required.

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

• 2+ years of experience in a related finance role.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

• Competitive base salaries 

• Bonus incentives 

• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed

• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more

• Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance  

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.

• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs

• Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware) 

• Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives

• Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs

• Career development and training opportunities

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