VP, Investor Relations

Summary

Join MeridianLink as their Vice President of Investor Relations, a remote position ideally located on the East Coast. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive investor relations strategy, communicating the company's vision and financial performance to the investment community. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership, crafting compelling messaging, and ensuring SEC compliance. You will build relationships with investors and analysts, participate in marketing events, and analyze market trends. The position reports directly to the CFO. MeridianLink offers a supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth and a focus on work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in investor relations, either as leader of an investor relations function or serving as the second-in-command at a publicly traded company
• Strong knowledge of capital markets, financial modeling, and public company operations
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to distill complex information into easily communicable insights
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and credibility with investors and internal stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and detail-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive investor relations strategy that aligns with MeridianLink’s business objectives
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the investment community, conducting quarterly calls, providing access to management, and facilitating feedback
• Craft clear, concise, and compelling messaging for earnings calls, investor presentations, and press releases
• Drive the earnings reporting process with management, including script and earnings release reviews, Q&A practice, setting a beat and raise cadence, and managing consensus estimates
• Collaborate with the finance team and broader company to prepare and communicate quarterly earnings results, guidance, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Analyze market trends, peer performance, and investor sentiment to provide actionable insights to executive leadership
• Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships with institutional investors and analysts, including active targeting to seed high-quality investors and new analyst coverage
• Organize and participate in marketing events such as investor conferences, roadshows, and an Investor Day to drive demand for the stock
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations and disclosure requirements for publicly traded companies
• Maintain and update the investor relations section of the company website with timely and accurate information
• Partner with senior leadership, corporate communications, and legal teams to ensure alignment in messaging and adherence to corporate governance standards
• Interact cross-functionally to incorporate strategic planning initiatives in short and long-term messaging and surface any potential risks for management to disclose in order to maintain credibility

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) or CFA designation
• Prior experience in investment banking, sell-side equity research, or corporate finance

Benefits

• Stock options or other equity-based awards
• Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Remote work