Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste.

Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation.

When you join us, you'll find:

Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.

Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet.

What You Will Contribute:

Badger Meter is seeking a strategic and highly visible Director, Investor Relations to lead the company’s engagement with the investment community and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.

This role is responsible for shaping and delivering a compelling narrative about the company’s strategy, performance, and long-term value creation. As a key partner to the CEO, CFO, and executive team, you will lead investor relations strategy, oversee ESG communications, and help position Badger Meter with analysts, investors, and other stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on how the company is understood, valued, and positioned in the market.

Key Responsibilities

Investor Relations Leadership

Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with long-term business goals
Serve as the primary interface with analysts, institutional investors, and the broader investment community
Shape and communicate the company’s financial and strategic story

External Communications & Market Positioning

Lead development of earnings materials, investor presentations, and executive messaging
Prepare executives for earnings calls, investor meetings, and conferences (including scripts and Q&A)
Drive clear, consistent messaging across press releases, disclosures, and external platforms

Executive & Board Partnership

Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning and communication of business priorities
Prepare materials for the Board of Directors and support quarterly updates on strategic progress
Partner with the General Counsel on proxy statements, shareholder communications, and annual meeting activities

Investor Engagement & Events

Lead planning and execution of investor conferences, roadshows, and other engagement opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the investment community

ESG Strategy & Reporting

Own enterprise ESG strategy, messaging, and external reporting
Partner cross-functionally to track key ESG metrics and progress against sustainability goals
Ensure alignment with evolving investor expectations and regulatory landscape

Market Intelligence & Strategic Insight

Monitor industry trends, competitor positioning, and investor sentiment
Provide insights and recommendations to executive leadership on potential risks and opportunities

Corporate Governance & Financial Processes

Support shareholder-related activities, including dividends, stock programs, and investor records
Ensure compliance with disclosure requirements and governance best practices

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in investor relations, corporate finance, or a related discipline
Proven experience interacting with institutional investors and sell-side analysts
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial results into a clear, compelling narrative
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Public company investor relations experience
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven environment
Familiarity with ESG frameworks and reporting standards

Leadership Capabilities

Strategic thinker: Ability to connect long-term strategy to market-facing messaging
Executive presence: Credible, confident communicator at the senior leadership level
Influence & collaboration: Skilled at working across functions and aligning stakeholders
Analytical mindset: Uses data and insights to inform decisions and messaging
Results-driven: Focused on execution, clarity, and measurable outcomes

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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