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Description The Director, Investor Relations u2013 Competitive Intelligence is a senior leader responsible for managing a world-class analytical framework encompassing macroeconomic, equity market and peer financial data that informs managementu2019s view of how the investment community will interpret the companyu2019s financial performance, strategic actions, and disclosures. This role will lead competitive intelligence for the enterprise, build and maintain a Street-aligned financial model, , and translate insights into clear recommendations for Investor Relations leadership, the CFO, and the Executive Leadership Team. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor who blends deep financial expertise with strategic thinking and strong communication. This role manages a senior analyst focused on competitive intelligence and plays an integral role in the earnings process, investor messaging, targeting, and broader IR initiatives. Key Responsibilities Competitive Intelligence & Market Insights u00b7 Build and lead the competitive intelligence program covering large bank peers: financial performance, KPIs, strategy changes, pricing/portfolio dynamics, credit trends, capital and liquidity actions, and regulatory developments. u00b7 Develop peer dashboards, scorecards, and quarterly competitor insights that inform leadershipu2019s understanding of market positioning. u00b7 Monitor earnings releases, conference presentations, and strategic announcements across peer institutions; provide timely analysis and implications. u00b7 Track and synthesize sell-side research, investor commentary, and market sentiment to identify themes that are resonating with the Streetu2014and those that are not. Sell-Side Modeling & Consensus Analytics u00b7 Build, maintain, and enhance a financial model to forecast how analysts are likely to interpret company performance trends. u00b7 Conduct scenario analyses on rate paths, deposit pricing/betas, loan growth, credit normalization, hedging strategies, CECL impacts, and capital actions. u00b7 Own consensus tracking, variance analysis, and reconciliation of sell-side assumptions vs. internal expectations. u00b7 Produce valuation, attribution, and peer rerating analyses (e.g., P/E, P/TBV, ROTCE vs. COE, capital return implications). Earnings & Disclosure Support u00b7 Play a central role in the earnings preparation process: o Contribute to the earnings press release, slides, Q&A materials, talking points, and internal briefing documents. o Identify key themes and potential Street reactions. o Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity across disclosures. u00b7 Maintain high-quality IR website content and ensure information is current and consistent with regulatory requirements. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication u00b7 Provide the Head of IR, CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board with clear, actionable insights derived from competitive analysis and Street modeling. u00b7 Support investor and analyst meetings, conference participation, and non-deal roadshows. u00b7 Build strong relationships across Finance, Accounting, Corporate Communications, Legal, Treasury/ALM, and other business segments. Leadership & Team Development u00b7 Manage, coach, and develop a Senior Associate focused on competitive intelligence. u00b7 Establish clear goals, review cycles, and professional development paths. u00b7 Ensure high-quality processes, documentation, and analytical rigor across all work products. Additional Responsibilities u00b7 Support broader IR initiatives: investor targeting, perception studies, annual report elements, and IR program enhancements. u00b7 Serve as a subject matter expert for internal partners on investor expectations, competitive trends, and sector dynamics. u00b7 Other duties as assigned to support the needs of the IR function. Minimum Qualifications u00b7 Bacheloru2019s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field. u00b7 10+ years of relevant experience in: o Equity research (preferably Large Cap or Mid-Cap Banks) o Investment banking (Financial Institutions Group) o Corporate finance, FP&A, Strategy, Treasury/ALM o Investor Relations u00b7 Demonstrated mastery of financial modeling, especially bank financials (NII/NIM, deposit betas, credit/CECL, capital ratios, liquidity, AOCI). u00b7 Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex drivers into clear and concise insights. u00b7 Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills. u00b7 Ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism. u00b7 Experience working under tight deadlines and in high-visibility situations. u00b7 Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and analytical tools (Bloomberg, FactSet, S&P Capital IQ, Visible Alpha, etc.). Preferred Qualifications u00b7 MBA and/or CFA designation. u00b7 Deep understanding of large-bank financials, regulatory capital frameworks, liquidity management, and disclosure norms. u00b7 Experience managing or developing junior talent. u00b7 Strong strategic thinker with the ability to connect market dynamics to company positioning and investor expectations. u00b7 Analytical rigor to build models and insights that are accurate, traceable, and decision-useful. u00b7 Executive influence and presence to communicate crisply with senior leaders and external stakeholders. u00b7 Ability to execute with urgency, precision, and composure under pressure. u00b7 Strong leadership skills to develop talent and establish high analytical standards. u00b7 Highly collaborative approach to work seamlessly across Finance, Treasury, Accounting, Legal, Communications, and business units. Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay) Yes Applications Accepted Through: 08/31/2026 Huntington expects to accept applications through at least the date above, and may continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Workplace Type: Office Our Approach to Office Workplace Type Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. Weu2019re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team. Compensation Range: The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details. Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. 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