Senior Investor Relations Analyst

Senior Investor Relations Analyst

At UDR, we believe that strong performance deserves a clear, compelling story. As a Senior Investor Relations Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in helping the investment community understand how our strategy, execution, and long-term value creation come together.

This hands-on, high impact role partners closely with the Vice President of Investor Relations and the Vice President of Corporate FP&A to deliver thoughtful analysis, polished investor communications, and data-driven insights that support confidence in UDR’s business and outlook. You’ll help connect financial performance, industry trends, and strategy into a narrative that resonates with investors, analysts, and internal leaders.

We’re looking for an analytically rigorous, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, enjoys translating complexity into clarity, and brings both precision and curiosity to their work. You balance strong financial acumen with clear communication and collaborative instincts.

This position reports to the Vice President of Investor Relations and is based at UDR headquarters in Highlands Ranch, CO, with flexibility for a hybrid schedule.

What You’ll Do

Tell UDR’s Story with Insight and Precision

• Develop a deep understanding of UDR’s strategy, operations, and performance to help craft clear, consistent messaging for the investment community
• Translate complex financial and operating data into thoughtful, investor-ready narratives, materials, and presentations

Drive Analysis that Shapes Perspective

• Build fluency in key real estate and capital markets metrics (FFO, AFFO, NAV, balance sheet metrics, cost of capital, same-store growth, etc.) and integrate insights into reports shared with executive leadership and business partners
• Develop and enhance analytical models related to company performance, peer comparisons, high-frequency economic data, and industry fundamentals
• Evaluate qualitative and quantitative factors influencing UDR’s strategy and performance, supporting both short- and long-term growth objectives
• Monitor and analyze sell-side research, consensus estimates, and peer disclosures, synthesizing insights for internal leadership

Partner Across the Business

• Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting, Strategy, and Operations teams to ensure accurate, aligned communication of results, initiatives, and priorities
• Collaborate in the management of earnings, balance sheet, and cash flow forecast models

Engage the Investment Community

• Support interactions with sell-side analysts, current shareholders, and prospective investors to ensure a strong understanding of UDR’s value proposition
• Coordinate investor conferences, roadshows, meetings, and site visits as needed
• Maintain Best-in-Class IR Infrastructure
• Own updates and ongoing maintenance of the investor relations website and digital content.
• Support the development and upkeep of publications, presentations, and electronic media to ensure accuracy, relevance, and consistency.

Who You Are

• Analytical and curious: you enjoy digging into data, asking thoughtful questions, and connecting financial performance to broader business outcomes
• A clear communicator: you can translate complexity into clarity and craft messages that resonate with diverse audiences
• Naturally collaborative: you build strong partnerships across functions, are comfortable working with senior leaders, and can engage confidently with external stakeholders
• Detail-oriented and disciplined: you take pride in accuracy, consistency, and follow-through, especially in high-visibility work
• Comfortable in dynamic environments: you manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders with confidence and professionalism, especially during earnings cycles

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or marketing preferred
• Experience in financial analysis, capital markets, real estate, or investor-facing roles strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, and key performance metrics (e.g., FFO, AFFO, NAV, cost of capital)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; comfort working with financial models and data sets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive- and investor-level materials
• CFA designation or progress toward CFA is a plus

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Plan
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance / AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with company match

Salary Range

• $86,000-$110,000, depends on experience

Bonus Potential

• Eligible for 10% annual bonus potential, based on personal and company performance

UDR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.