One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
The Investor Relations Specialist supports the company’s engagement with the investment community by ensuring transparent, accurate, and compelling communication of financial results, business performance, and strategic priorities. This role helps strengthen relationships with investors and analysts, contributes to the preparation of key materials, and provides insights that inform leadership decisions.
Candidates with backgrounds in investor relations, sell-side equity research, corporate finance, or business development are highly encouraged to apply!
The day-to-day
• Investor Engagement Support: Assist in maintaining relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and other key stakeholders. Support the preparation of responses to investor inquiries and follow-ups after events or announcements.
• Financial & Market Analysis: Conduct research on peers, market trends, and analyst sentiment to provide insights that shape messaging and management discussions.
• Earnings & Disclosure Materials: Support the preparation of quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, fact sheets, and Q&A documents in collaboration with Finance, Legal, and Communications teams.
• Event Coordination: Organize and manage logistics for investor conferences, earnings calls, non-deal roadshows, and the annual shareholders meeting.
• Reporting & Compliance: Partner with the SEC Reporting and Legal teams to support timely and accurate filings, disclosures, and updates to the investor relations website.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure consistent messaging across Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Finance to maintain a unified and credible corporate narrative.
• Executive Briefings: Prepare competitive and market intelligence summaries, as well as investor feedback reports, for senior management.
• Special Projects: Contribute to ad-hoc projects such as sustainability (ESG) communications, perception studies, or investor day planning.
What you'll need
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, corporate finance, equity research, or related areas.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial data, assessing market trends, and benchmarking performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial results into clear and compelling messages.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with IR tools (e.g., Q4, Ipreo, FactSet) or CRM platforms preferred.
What will help you on the job
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with both internal stakeholders and the external investment community.
• High attention to detail, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Salary range
$105,000.00 - $165,500.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $130,500.00- $195,500.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.
