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Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth. At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.

Okta is looking for a collaborative and driven communicator to join our Corporate Communications Team. As an Analyst Relations Senior Manager, you will lead key areas of the analyst relations program, including driving our annual industry reports and identifying emerging trends. Responsibilities include leading Okta’s participation in select analyst evaluations, driving inbound and outbound conversations with analysts, and shaping analyst relations strategy. You will report to the SVP, Corporate Communications and work closely with key stakeholders across the company to execute our AR strategy and nurture Okta’s relationships with the industry analyst community. You’ll also partner closely with our Product Marketing team to support product launches and new innovations. 

AR is a highly strategic and visible function at Okta and we’re looking for a motivated candidate who will make an impact immediately and ultimately further our team’s vision.

Responsibilities:

• Drive analyst awareness of Okta offerings, own key analyst relationships, and expand analysts’ understanding of company strategy and worldview, customer stories, and products 
• Serve as a trusted partner internally, providing detailed preparation and insightful feedback to spokespeople and senior leaders
• Conduct research in analyst coverage areas and adjacent product areas to surface recommendations to our strategy, corporate development, and leadership teams
• Speak with analysts and read research to identify new trends and emerging market categories
• Manage and prioritize inbound analyst requests, including participation in research and customer references in select coverage areas
• Lead strategic dialogues between Okta and analysts, including your own 1:1 discussions with analysts, inquiries with Okta spokespeople to gain analyst insights, and outbound updates
• Drive alignment with communications, product marketing, content marketing, and demand generation counterparts on cross-functional efforts such as product news releases, blog posts, company events, and campaigns
• Consume and summarize key analyst research, presentations, and events for broader team consumption

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, marketing, or another relevant area of study
• 10 + years of analyst relations, communications, or marketing experience, including leading major analyst evaluations
• Technical acumen and demonstrated ability to understand complex products and functionality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — both written and verbal
• Proven competence in project management, experience with reporting, and exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated organizational skills, as well as the ability to adapt to new conditions, assignments, and deadlines
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of team members across different functions

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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Below is the annual On Target Compensation (OTE) range for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York and Washington. Your actual OTE, which is inclusive of base salary and incentive compensation, will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable) and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us. 

The annual OTE range for this position for candidates located in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington is between:$127,000—$212,000 USD The OTE range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between:$158,000—$238,000 USD

What you can look forward to as an Full-Time Okta employee!

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Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please use this Form to request an accommodation.

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