Investor Relations Market Intelligence

Connor J. Gibson

*************@*****.*** 484-***-**** Bryn Mawr, PA

Professional Summary

I am a professional with over 15 years of experience and a proven investor relations and operations track record. In addition to my extensive background, I possess dynamic leadership skills and critical thinking abilities. I hold an MBA from Penn State and a Finance degree from Drexel University. Throughout my career, I have been recognized as reliable and trustworthy, making meaningful contributions that have helped management navigate financial and strategic analyses.

Skills

Investor relations and financial communications

Quarterly earnings preparation and reporting

Market intelligence and competitive analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Work History

Lead Investor Relations Analyst 01/2023 – 03/2025

PPL Corporation Allentown, PA

Cultivated and strengthened relationships with institutional investors, resulting in increased investor engagement

Led investor communication activities, including roadshows, one-on-one meetings, and conference presentations

Developed compelling investor presentations and pitch materials that effectively communicated company strategy and performance

Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and product, to ensure alignment of investor messaging with company initiatives

Provided market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform strategic decision-making

Supported debt financing initiatives through effective investor outreach and relationship management

Senior Investor Relations Analyst 05/2017 – 01/2023

Essent Guaranty, Inc. Radnor, PA

Reported directly to the SVP of Investor Relations and Corporate Development, collaborating closely with the executive management team (C-Suite)

Managed relationships with institutional investors and analysts, serving as a key point of contact for investment community inquiries

Created comprehensive investor materials, including presentations, fact sheets, and due diligence documents

Led the quarterly earnings release process, preparing executive presentations and managing disclosure communications

Collaborated with finance, credit, and legal teams to ensure accurate representation of financial performance and strategic initiatives

Spearheaded ESG initiatives resulting in multiple credit rating upgrades, demonstrating the ability to align with evolving investor priorities

Senior Operations Analyst 01/2011 – 05/2017

Essent Guaranty, Inc. Radnor, PA

Produced analysis reports for senior management, showcasing company performance and individual sales metrics

Offered ad-hoc reporting and operational support for senior management, business development, and underwriting teams

Developed, tested, and implemented Cognos-generated reports, acting as the CRM system Super User and ensuring data accuracy

Collaborated with management and staff to evaluate business practices and identify opportunities for analysis

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Penn State University University Park, PA 09/2013 – 08/2016

Bachelor of Science in Finance Drexel University Philadelphia, PA 09/2005 – 06/2008

Volunteer

Head Basketball Coach Radnor Recreational High School Basketball League 01/2006 – present

Financial analysis and interpretation

Presentation development and delivery

Strong interpersonal skills

Advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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