VP, Investor Relations

We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic VP of Investor Relations to lead and elevate our investor relations function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this executive will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial narrative, fostering trust with the investment community, and driving strategic initiatives that enhance shareholder value. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of capital markets, exceptional communication skills, excellent project management skills and a proven track record of success in investor relations and corporate development within the public,preferably technology/SaaS, sector.

What You'll Do:

Investor Relations Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy that aligns with the company's overall business objectives and enhances its reputation among investors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the investment community, cultivating strong relationships with institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and other key stakeholders.  
• Oversee all investor communications, including earnings calls, investor conferences, roadshows, and one-on-one meetings, ensuring consistent and transparent messaging.  
• Lead the preparation of investor presentations, press releases, annual reports, and other investor-related materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness.
• Proactively identify and address emerging investor concerns or questions, providing timely and insightful responses.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and best practices in investor relations to continuously improve the function's effectiveness.

Financial Strategy & Business Development

• Play a key role in identifying, evaluating, and executing potential M&A transactions, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives that enhance shareholder value.
• Conduct rigorous financial modeling, valuation analysis, and due diligence to assess the potential benefits and risks of corporate development activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and integration of M&A transactions.
• Monitor capital market trends and competitor activities to identify potential opportunities and threats.

Capital Markets & ESG Expertise

• Maintain a deep understanding of capital markets, including equity and debt financing, to advise on optimal capital structure and allocation strategies.
• Develop and implement an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) communications strategy that effectively conveys the company's commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
• Partner with internal teams to integrate ESG factors into investor relations messaging and reporting.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build and manage a high-performing investor relations team, providing mentorship, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, communications, and operations, to ensure alignment on key messages and initiatives.
• Effectively communicate with and navigate the Board of Directors on investor relations matters, providing timely updates and seeking strategic guidance.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CFA is strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in investor relations, investment banking, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully leading investor relations functions for publicly traded SaaS companies, with a deep understanding of the SaaS business model, key performance indicators (KPIs), and investor expectations.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, accounting principles, valuation methodologies, and SEC regulations.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial information to diverse audiences, including senior management, investors, and analysts.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus across different stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with investors, analysts, and other key stakeholders.
• Experience with ESG reporting and integration is highly desirable.

Base Salary Range:

• NYC Metro:    $246,000 - $337,500

Base salary is just one component of Vimeo’s total rewards philosophy. We offer a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base! Other rewards may include variable compensation and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). 

We also offer paid time off, generous 401k match, commuter benefits, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), fertility reimbursement, group term life insurances, wellbeing resources, and more.

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