SVP, Investor Relations

About the role

The Senior Vice President, Investor Relations will set and execute enterprise-wide strategies to secure and steward the diverse sources of funding for operations and lending—philanthropic, public, and private—that power HOPE’s work. This is a pivotal leadership role at the center of one of the nation’s most impactful community development organizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the President, CEO, and Board Investor Relations Committee to design and execute short- and long-term resource development strategies.
• Develop and oversee the annual Investor Relations strategy, budget, and performance metrics.
• Personally cultivate and steward high-impact relationships with foundation executives, bank leaders, corporate partners, and mission-aligned investors.
• Expand HOPE’s network of partners, including financial advisors, wealth managers, and institutional investors.
• Lead the execution of a multi-year capital campaign with eight- to nine-figure goals.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of resource deployment, including grant funding, deposits, and debt investments.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with public and private funding requirements, including oversight of more than $300 million in government funding.
• Lead and continuously strengthen Investor Relations systems, processes, and controls to support growth and scalability.
• Ensure exceptional service delivery to all investors, depositors, and funding partners.
• Support development of systems to automate and increase accuracy in reporting.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to HOPE’s broader organizational initiatives to strengthen culture, engagement, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience, plus 10 years in a senior level position in the field of development, fundraising and/or investor relations
• Demonstrated fundraising success
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Strong strategic, financial, and operational acumen, including familiarity with regulatory and compliance environments
• Passion for HOPE’s mission and a deep commitment to advancing economic opportunity in underserved communities