About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part of the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies, from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary

The Director, Investor Relations is a senior leader responsible for shaping executing and continuously evolving the Company's global investor relations strategy and external financial communications. This role serves as a trusted advisor with the CFO, CEO, and Executive Leadership team ensuring the Company's financial strategy, performance, capital allocation priorities, and long-term value creation narrative are clearly articulated and consistently understood by the investment community. Leveraging partnerships with Controllership, Tax, FP&A, Regional Finance Leaders, and other peers, the incumbent will be responsible for leading Quaker Houghton’s investor relations function and executing its financial strategies.

The Director will lead all investor and analyst engagement, oversee earnings and disclosure processes, monitor investor sentiment and valuation dynamics, and provide actionable capital market insights to support executive decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the Company's investor relations strategy aligned with enterprise strategy capital allocation priorities and long-term value creation objectives
• Lead and develop all quarterly and annual earnings materials including earnings releases, earnings call scripts, investor presentations, and Q&A materials ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with SEC and Reg FD requirements
• Partner closely with the CFO, the Finance team and other Executive leaders to articulate the Company's equity story, investment strategy, and financial outlook across all external communications
• Serve as a primary advisor to the CFO, and Executive Leadership team on investor sentiment, shareholder engagement, valuation trends, peer performance, and capital market developments
• Prepare and deliver regular updates regarding shareholder feedback, proxy advisory perspectives, governance topics, and market perception
• Partner with the broader Finance, and Commercial teams to articulate company performance, and align financial messaging with strategy
• Facilitate and enhance relationships between Quaker Houghton and institutional investors, sell-side, analysts, proxy advisors, and other key market participants ensuring disciplined transparent and compliant engagement
• Plan and execute investor outreach activities including investor day, investor conferences and targeted shareholder meetings
• Develop and maintain a shareholder targeting and engagement strategy to optimize the investor base and support long term ownership. As well as cultivate relationships with additional sell side analysts to further strength the Company’s universe of covering analysts over time.
• Ensure full compliance and SEC reporting requirements, Reg FD, and disclosure best practices across all investor communications
• Act as a leader within the finance organization influencing outcomes through collaboration and credibility
• Build scalable IR process tools and analytics appropriate for a public company environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, or CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, investor relations, equity research, corporate finance, or related fields
• 5+ years of progressive experience in investor relations
• Deep understanding of SEC reporting, Reg FD, public company governance and capital market dynamics
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills with a proven ability to synthesize complex data into strategic insights
• Proven experience engaging with institutional investors sell side analysts proxy advisors executive leadership and board of directors
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience developing materials for senior executives, Boards of Directors, and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage credibly with institutional investors, analysts, and senior leadership
• Strategic thinker who operates effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Results-oriented with a high degree of accountability, professionalism, and integrity

What's in it for you

• Hybrid working environment
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.