Investor Relations Manager

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an Investor Relations Manager to serve as a strategic partner to the Head of Investor Relations and CFO and support the day-to-day execution of investor relations activities, with particular focus on retail shareholders. The position reports to the Head of Investor Relations and collaborates with finance, legal, events, communications, and marketing teams. It is based onsite full-time in Hawthorne, California; hybrid and remote work are not considered. The role leads the retail investor relations strategy and engagement model, develops investor relations materials and messaging, advises on capital-markets communications, and leads execution of investor events and engagement activities. It also manages investor relations operations, external vendors, monitoring and reporting on investor sentiment, and coordination with communications leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 6 years of experience in finance or investment banking/asset management.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Must meet U.S. Government export-regulation requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Business Administration.
Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze financial statements, market research, and sell-side models.
Deep understanding of social media dynamics, digital engagement, and real-time market sentiment.
Creative, bold communication style and comfort taking calculated risks and challenging traditional investor relations approaches.
Strong presence and credibility with institutional and retail investors, including non-traditional market participants.

Responsibilities

Create and lead the company’s retail investor relations strategy, defining the function and operating model and establishing industry-leading practices.
Build scalable engagement with a large, diverse retail investor audience across digital, social, and emerging platforms, including X and other real-time channels.
Help develop investor relations materials, including releases, corporate updates, 8-K disclosures, social media copy, investor day materials, roadshow materials, and shareholder meeting materials, with a focus on retail accessibility and engagement.
Partner with finance, legal, and marketing to ensure disclosures are accurate, consistent, and aligned with the company’s narrative and shareholder engagement objectives.
Partner with the Head of Investor Relations to develop long-term shareholder engagement strategies, shape external capital-markets messaging, evaluate investor feedback, and advise on disclosure considerations related to significant business developments.
Lead execution of the company’s investor relations engagement strategy across conferences, site visits, launch events, facility tours, and the annual shareholder meeting.
Develop executive speaker preparation and calendars for the President, CFO, and Head of Finance.
Provide strategic oversight of event planning with events and hospitality teams and supporting resources.
Serve as the C-suite liaison for investor-relations event management and execution.
Advise on shareholder communications, capital-markets messaging, and significant corporate developments; serve as the communications and marketing team liaison to align and amplify investor relations messages.
Take on strategic communications projects to align investor relations disclosures and communications with the broader communications strategy.
Lead development of the investor relations digital strategy with communications leadership.
Partner with internal communications on investor relations and develop a communications plan.
Manage investor relations operations and external vendors.
Set up monitoring protocols for traditional media, social platforms, retail investor forums, and market commentary to track sentiment, engagement trends, and emerging narratives.
Develop reporting methods to quantify retail investor engagement and sentiment shifts, and provide leadership with regular insights on perceptions, risks, and opportunities.
Maintain investor relations inbox protocols and Grok functionality; use X and Grok exclusively for retail shareholder engagement.

Benefits

Potential long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.