Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Nextdoor • New York City, NY

5d • $300,000 - $350,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development, you will serve as a key strategic partner to the CFO and CEO. This leader will own and evolve Nextdoor’s equity narrative, deepen engagement with the investment community, and play a central role in evaluating and executing strategic initiatives that enhance long-term shareholder value. At Nextdoor, we offer a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment model, blending an in office presence and work from home experience for our valued employees. The hiring team will go over these expectations with you if you are being considered for a role near one of our offices in San Francisco, Dallas, or New York.

Requirements

• 12 to 15+ years of experience across Investor Relations, investment banking, equity research, corporate strategy, private equity, or corporate development
• Direct experience leading a senior role in Investor Relations at a publicly traded company
• Strong understanding of consumer internet, digital advertising, marketplace, or platform business models
• Demonstrated experience evaluating corporate development opportunities
• Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills
• Executive presence and ability to engage credibly with sophisticated public market investors
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and cross-functional influence
• High integrity and ability to operate with discretion in a public-company environment
• Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, strong familiarity with SaaS and advertising KPIs and public market valuation frameworks

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Nextdoor’s investor relations strategy and execution
• Shape and articulate a clear, differentiated long-term equity narrative aligned with company strategy
• Prepare and guide senior leadership for earnings calls, investor conferences, roadshows, and shareholder engagement
• Develop strong relationships with investors, analysts, and key market stakeholders
• Analyze shareholder composition, investor feedback, peer performance, valuation dynamics, and market sentiment
• Ensure consistency and credibility across earnings materials, investor presentations, and public disclosures
• Partner closely with Legal, Communications and Finance to ensure best-in-class disclosure practices and compliance
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and CFO on long-term business model optimization and strategic priorities
• Identify and evaluate 3rd party growth opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments
• Lead high-impact transactions end-to-end, including strategic assessment, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, and negotiation
• Partner cross-functionally with key teams to assess the value-creation potential of new initiatives, support integration planning, and ensure accountability for post-transaction value realization
• Translate strategic initiatives into clear investor messaging and measurable KPIs
• Partner with the CFO and executive team on capital allocation strategy across growth investments, operating discipline, and balance sheet management
• Provide analytical support on return frameworks and long-term financial targets
• Support Board materials related to strategy, capital allocation, and corporate development
• Help build and mentor talent within the broader Finance organization

Benefits

• Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of health plans, including a 100% covered employee only plan option, and we also provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed