Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.

Job Description

The Vice President, Investor Relations & Strategic Partnerships is a leadership role that directs Public Storage’s investor relations (IR) program and advances broader corporate strategic initiatives.  This leader will partner closely with executive leadership in developing, organizing, and communicating corporate messaging to the financial community. Additionally, the role will afford the unique opportunity to work across Public Storage’s corporate strategy, corporate development, capital markets, M&A, sustainability, and other key initiatives. 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Investor Relations 

Design and execute a comprehensive IR program that effectively conveys Public Storage’s competitive advantages, strategies, and leadership position to the financial community 

Foster and own relationships with REIT dedicated and generalist institutional investors, retail investors, and sell-side analysts, acting as Public Storage’s main day-to-day relationship liaison and voice as well as the eyes and ears for management.  Develop investor targeting lists and strategies. 

Assist executive leadership with quarterly earnings including, messaging ideation and input, Q&A preparation, competitive analyses, analyst/investor feedback, and materials 

Conceptualize, partner on, and prepare investor presentations, press releases, supplemental packages, M&A presentations, annual reports, Board materials. 

Review and advise on SEC reporting 

Plan, coordinate, and participate in management communications calendar including investor meetings, roadshows, industry conferences, property tours, and investor days 

Monitor, analyze, and summarize sell-side analyst models and notes to understand investment community expectations and key assumptions while ensuring accuracy of models and narratives 

Assist finance team on capital markets activity, including debt, preferred equity, and common equity issuance and redemption 

Direct common and preferred equity dividend amounts, allocations, funding, and taxes 

Administer shareholder and JV relationships, including reporting, taxes, tender offers, and partner services 

Partner with teams including operations, finance, capital markets, real estate, technology, HR, and sustainability in various capacities to help drive broader corporate initiatives 

 

Strategic Partnerships 

Develop deep understanding of Public Storage’s business in support of cross-functional corporate teams and strategies 

Partner with senior leadership to identify and execute opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth 

Serve as liaison between executive leadership, internal teams, and external partners 

Identify and manage external partnerships with industry and non-industry participants, VC firms, and proptech innovators 

Identify, create, and present business cases for new initiatives and partnerships to executive leadership team 

Develop strategies and project plans for initiatives, including objectives, timelines, resources, KPIs, and ROI estimates 

Track initiative and partnership performance, identifying and remediating issues while leveraging successes 

Communicate ongoing progress and findings to stakeholders at various levels 

Qualifications

Education 

BA or BS degree required (finance, economics, real estate, or related field preferred) 

MBA, CFA designation, or equivalent advanced credential preferred 

Experience 

15+ years of progressive experience in investor relations, corporate development, investment banking, equity research, or institutional investing 

Experience in real estate (particularly with real estate investment trusts) preferred 

Proven track record managing investor relations for a publicly traded company preferred 

Abilities 

Ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels 

Expertise in finance, accounting, public company reporting, and modeling/valuation techniques used by investors and analysts 

High level of intellectual curiosity and strong desire to play an active role in broader business initiatives 

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation development and public speaking 

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel for modeling and PowerPoint for presentations 

Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment while managing multiple priorities and shifting deadlines 

Ability to handle confidential information and material with the highest degree of professional responsibility 

Proficiency with financial databases and research platforms (FactSet, Bloomberg) 

Additional Information

Workplace

One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month. 

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**

 

 

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