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Sr Investor Relations Manager

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
Dec 20, 2025
Department: Finance Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: Job Summary The Senior Investor Relations Manager is the right hand to the Managing Director, helping lead the strategy and daily execution of Southwest's engagement with the investment community. This role drives quarterly earnings prep, disclosures, investor outreach, and marketdriven insights spanning capital markets, retail investing, hedging, and stocktrend analysis. As a key advisor to senior Leadership, and the IR lead when needed, this role will help tell Southwest's financial story with clarity and impact, strengthening investor confidence and supporting the Company's longterm success. Additional details: The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Responsibilities Partner with the Managing Director in developing and executing Investor Relations strategies. Lead investor engagement strategy, including long-only prioritization, relationship development, and targeted outreach; independently manage institutional relationships and represent the Company across all investor segments. Serve as an authorized spokesperson and high-judgment communicator on behalf of Southwest, ensuring all external messaging adheres to Regulation FD, SEC disclosure requirements, and Company guidelines. Lead development, review, and quality control for all major IR communications, including earnings materials, press releases, scripts, Q&A documents, annual reports, investor-day materials, and Executive-level briefings. Own the sustainability function within Investor Relations, including cross-departmental coordination, representing IR in key Company ESG working groups, and independently communicating with the investment community. Oversee comprehensive model reviews and consensus analysis; identify deltas versus guidance and advise leadership on material variances and messaging risks. Prioritize and respond to Stakeholder requests of the Chief Financial Officer's office. Independently present to and interact with C-Level Executives. Represent Southwest at Investor/analyst meetings, conferences, and roadshows. Coach and develop junior IR staff on analytics, communications, and event execution. May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of financial markets, institutional investor behavior, disclosure practices and capital-markets communication standards for publicly traded companies. Knowledge and proficiency in financial statement analysis, valuation frameworks, and airline-specific operational/financial metrics (CASM, RASM, ASM's, etc.) Skilled in translating financial and operational data into actionable insights and compelling, investor-ready narratives. Skilled in investor-relations and analytics platforms (e.g., Nasdaq IR Insight, S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, AlphaSense) and data-visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Skilled in managing multiple concurrent priorities, including earnings cycles, complex analytical workflows, and cross-functional coordination. Ability to partner well with People at all levels within the investment community, the public, and the Company. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats Ability to communicate information and ideas succinctly and so others understand. Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Innovator level experience, highest level of knowledge in: Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, capital markets or analytics experience with progressive responsibility Prior experience presenting to executives and external stakeholders Preferred Education: MBA and/or CFA Preferred: Previous or current experience within aviation Licensing/Certification N/A Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job Other Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information May require overnight travel and/or extended hours or weekends, including Company holidays Pay & Benefits: Competitive market salary from $168,650 per year to $187,400 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company. Benefits you'll love: Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit* Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. 401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.