Investor Relations Manager, (B4)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

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You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Investor Relations and company policies, practices and procedures
• Support the quarterly earnings release process, providing analysis of company results, peer disclosures, and market data points to contribute to the creation of deliverables including prepared comments, slides, datasheets, press release, SEC filings and Q&A
• Support the cadence of internal prep meetings aligned with our Corporate Strategy cycle
• Field incoming investor inquiries, handling as needed
• Participate in and support investor and analyst meetings, calls, bus tours, conferences and events
• Perform internal modeling to assist in the creation of investor messaging and communications
• Own the daily, weekly and monthly reporting for the IR function, including competitive intelligence monitoring
• Bring a keen eye for improvement and increased efficiency in all deliverables and processes
• Own the vendor management initiatives for the department
• Own the investor targeting and stock surveillance processes
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships in order to effectively support IR initiatives and serve stakeholders and the organization
• Act as a resource to the team to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements 

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Applied Materials IR Manager Role – April 2025

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor and display industries.  We are a global company of more than 35,000 employees with FY24 revenue of $27.2 billion, headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley. 

Our innovations are at the foundation of the technology that transforms every part of our lives. We offer an exciting place to grow and learn alongside some of the best people you’ll ever meet. Join us to Make Possible a Better Future.

Job Description

We are seeking a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join our award-winning Investor Relations team, supporting the day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives of this high-impact function.  The IR Manager role provides an opportunity to work cross-functionally and will have a broad level of exposure throughout the organization.  You will collaborate across a variety of groups at the company including Finance, Accounting, Strategy, Legal, Communications, and the business units, as well as with external stakeholders including institutional investors and Wall Street analysts.  This is a fully in-office role at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters (with flexibility when needed). 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Investor Relations and company policies, practices and procedures
• Support the quarterly earnings release process, providing analysis of company results, peer disclosures, and market datapoints to contribute to the creation of deliverables including prepared comments, slides, datasheets, press release, Q&A
• Support the cadence of internal prep meetings aligned with our Corporate Strategy cycle
• Field incoming investor inquiries, handling as needed
• Participate in and support investor and analyst meetings, calls, bus tours, conferences and events
• Perform internal modeling to assist in the creation of investor messaging and communications
• Own the daily, weekly and monthly reporting for the IR function
• Bring a keen eye for improvement and increased efficiency in all deliverables and processes
• Own the vendor management initiatives for the department
• Own the investor targeting and stock surveillance processes
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships in order to effectively support IR initiatives and serve stakeholders and the organization
• Act as a resource to the team to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Education

At Applied Materials, Make Possible® is about unlocking new opportunities – with our customers and within our own company.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Polished and professional demeanor
• Sophisticated communication skills, verbal and written
• Exceptional attention to detail and keen analytical skills
• Flexibility to take on a wide range of responsibilities to support the IR team with the ability to establish workflow and project priority
• Aptitude for working in a collaborative team environment with proactive communication, relationship building skills and resiliency
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks and/or projects with the highest levels of professionalism, confidentiality, timely turn-around and client service
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and shared collaborative tools such as SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams)
• Comfort in learning new technologies as to become proficient in systems/software necessary to successfully perform assigned tasks and increase efficiency
• Interest in improving processes and procedures as appropriate

To succeed in this role requires a capacity for complexity and temperament that includes:

• Self-motivation and a drive towards excellence
• An exceptional ability to absorb and handle stress and meet deadlines
• The ability to distinguish between and prioritizing urgent and important issues
• Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation
• The ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and laterally in the organization

Additional Information

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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