Investor Relations Manager

About The Role

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

The Finance team is responsible for all financial transactions for the company, operating as a well-oiled machine to maximize the value of our work. Our Finance team are made up of planners, analysts and accountants, and manage our policies, compliance, and reporting. They’re the ones who keep our financial operations in check, always thinking ahead and taking care to meet all of our financial, business, and government obligations. They’re attentive, diligent, and meticulous, and are mission-critical to Rocket Lab.

Investor Relations Manager

As an Investor Relations Manager based at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach site, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s engagement with investors and analysts. You will ensure Rocket Lab’s financial performance, strategic initiatives, and long-term vision are communicated effectively, fostering relationships within the investment community.

• Build a deep understanding of Company’s strategy, market position, operating initiatives and financial outlook and, over time, communicate directly with institutional shareholders.
• Support quarterly earnings and other IR presentations, including drafting communication and preparing external earnings materials.
• Provide recommendations on communications and outbound marketing.
• Collaborate with marketing and public relations teams to ensure that consistent messaging is presented to analysts, institutional investors, and individual shareholders.
• Understand, monitor, and analyze financial models used by analysts to value/evaluate the company.
• Manage IR databases and CRM tools, including IR Insight by Nasdaq.
• Execute ad-hoc requests from senior leaders.

You’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s in a business or economics discipline.
• 5+ years of corporate experience.
• Investor relations, investment management or equity research experience preferred.
• Quantitative and financial modeling experience a must.
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, as this position could require up to 25% travel.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word and SharePoint Designer).
• Experience with IR Insight by NASDAQ.
• High energy and a strong work ethic, outstanding communications and interpersonal skills and a deep knowledge of business and finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with top-notch organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under daily time constraints and in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow through on multiple concurrent tasks.

What To Expect:

• We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible.
• We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small.
• We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.