Senior Associate, Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Protolabs•Maple Plain, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. Itâs our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. Join our team as a Senior Associate of Investor Relations & Corporate Development! This is a hybrid role being onsite in Maple Plain, MN Tuesday-Thursday. The Senior Associate, Investor Relations & Corporate Development plays a critical role in shaping and communicating Protolabsâ growth story to the investment community while advancing the companyâs longâterm strategic agenda. This highly visible role blends financial acumen, strategic thinking, and business development capability to strengthen investor confidence, elevate market perception, and accelerate corporate growth. Sitting at the crossroads of investor relations, M&A, corporate finance, and strategy, this position partners closely with senior leadership to develop compelling narratives, analyze market opportunities, support strategic transactions, and drive initiatives that influence Protolabsâ future trajectory. The Senior Associate will contribute meaningfully to how the company engages investors, evaluates partnerships and acquisitions, and positions itself for sustainable, highâvalue growth. This role is uniquely designed to span both investor relations and corporate development, offering the Senior Associate a rare opportunity to build a versatile and strategic skill set. Responsibilities will evolve over time based on business priorities, allowing the individual to rotate between investorâfocused initiatives and dealâdriven corporate development work. With meaningful flexibility to shape their focus according to their interests and strengths, the Senior Associate can deepen expertise in either area while maintaining broad exposure across both functionsâgaining high visibility, executive interaction, and direct influence on Protolabsâ growth strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in corporate development, investor relations, investment banking, strategic finance, corporate strategy, or management consulting.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to connect market insight to business impact.
Strong financial modeling skills and understanding of valuation theory and methodologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
A high degree of attention to detail, integrity, and execution discipline.
Highly motivated self-starter with strong intellectual curiosity and teamwork orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with M&A execution (due diligence, deal structuring, integration).
Knowledge of capital markets, shareholder engagement, and other institutional investor trends.
Comfort working in cross-functional teams and with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Support quarterly earnings preparation, including developing content for press releases, earnings slide presentations, management scripts, Q&A documents, and other support.
Support the design and production of core investor materials
Monitor and analyze peer announcements, financial performance, and macroeconomic landscape for competitive trends, financial results, investor sentiment, and latest developments/market conditions to provide strategic insights to senior management.
Maintain a comprehensive scorecard with updated consensus estimates, stock ratings, valuation metrics, share price performance, and other relevant key financial indicators for Protolabs and its peers.
Track institutional ownership and assist with investor and analyst engagement.
Coordinate logistics for company and sell-side hosted events.
Maintain the Investor Relations website in coordination with external vendors, ensuring that all disclosures, presentations, and company information is accurate and current.
Prepare ad-hoc analysis as requested.
Support evaluation of inorganic growth opportunities.
Perform research and analysis on potential opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, strategic investments, and commercial partnerships that align with Protolabsâ strategic priorities.
Build company profiles and prioritization frameworks for potential opportunities.
Create and maintain financial models and valuation analyses to support decision-making and business case development.
Manage investment documentation and portfolio analysis for past and future strategic initiatives.
Assist in preparation of detailed presentations for senior leadership and the board of directors.
Build relationships with internal cross-functional teams including product management, R&D, sales, marketing, operations, finance, legal, etc.
Coordinate and manage due diligence process; gather required information from all relevant functional teams.
Communicate with external advisors to ensure alignment.
Assist with post-close integration planning and execution.