Vice President - Investor Relations

Rehlko•Glendale, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Why Work at Rehlko Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future! What We Offer At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide: Competitive compensation and benefits Work-life flexibility Recognition and rewards Development and career opportunities A safe and inclusive workplace Why You Will Love this Job Location: Hybrid (3 days in office) in Glendale, WI The Vice President of Investor Relations (VP – IR) will build and lead the Company’s investor relations function from the ground up and serve as the primary interface between the Company and the investment community. This role is critical to successfully establishing a credible, disciplined, and value-accretive investor narrative, maintaining existing relationships, and leading the possible transition of the Company from private ownership to the public markets. Targets: Strengthening existing relationships with investment community, including debt providers, private equity ownership, and limited investment partners. Leadership of investment optionality assessment and project management. Successful completion of IPO, if deemed primary path, with on-time, compliant IR readiness milestones Post-IPO stabilization and credibility in first 2–4 quarters as a public company Growth in high-quality, long-term institutional ownership (% of float) Improvement in shareholder diversification and reduced ownership concentration risk Relative valuation performance vs. peer group (EV/EBITDA, P/E, FCF yield) Successful build-out of IR team within planned timeline and budget Establishment of scalable IR processes and systems Specific Responsibilities: IPO & Capital Markets Readiness Lead all investor relations workstreams related to IPO execution, including: Equity story development and messaging framework S-1/registration statement drafting support (business narrative, KPIs, risk factors coordination) Analyst education and investor targeting strategy Roadshow preparation, investor materials, and Q&A development Partner with the CFO, legal, banking syndicate, and external advisors throughout the IPO process. Establish public-company-ready disclosure practices and communication cadence. Investor Communications & Messaging Own the Company’s equity story, investment thesis, and long-term value creation narrative. Partner closely with Chief Brand Officer on aligned strategic messaging and delivery to employees and the investment community. Prepare and manage all external investor communications, including: Earnings releases, scripts, and supplemental decks Quarterly earnings calls and investor Q&A Investor presentations, fact sheets, and IR website content Ensure consistent, compliant, and transparent communication across all investor touchpoints. Investor & Analyst Engagement Serve as primary point of contact for institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and proxy advisory firms. Build and maintain strong relationships with: Long-only institutional investors Key sell-side research analysts Existing shareholders (pre- and post-IPO) Plan and execute investor days, non-deal roadshows (NDRs), conferences, and targeted investor meetings. Implement shareholder analytics tools and monitor activism risk. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with SEC disclosure requirements, Reg FD, and evolving ESG reporting standards. Partner with legal and compliance teams to establish public-company governance practices. Develop crisis communication protocols for market volatility, activist campaigns, and reputational risks. Internal Alignment & Leadership Educate executives and Board on investor expectations, disclosure obligations, and earnings call best practices. Align IR strategy with finance, legal, marketing, and operations for consistent messaging. Build and lead a high-performing IR team and scalable processes. IR Infrastructure & Team Build-Out Build the investor relations function from scratch, including: Hiring and developing IR talent within company job architecture Selecting and implementing IR systems and tools (CRM, targeting, web, earnings prep) Establishing internal processes, calendars, and controls Market Intelligence & Feedback Loop Monitor investor sentiment, trading dynamics, peer performance, and valuation drivers. Provide regular feedback to executive leadership and the Board on: Shareholder base evolution Market perception and concerns Relative valuation and investor positioning Support capital allocation messaging, M&A communications, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in investor relations, equity capital markets, investment banking, or equity research
Bachelors degree is required
Direct experience taking a private company public (IPO)
Proven experience building an investor relations function from scratch
Deep understanding of: Equity markets and institutional investor behavior
Financial statements, KPIs, and valuation methodologies
SEC disclosure and public company governance
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong executive presence with the ability to engage credibly with investors, analysts, and Board members

Nice To Haves

Experience in a PE-backed company transitioning to public markets
Prior sector experience relevant to the Company’s industry
Existing relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts
MBA or CFA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all investor relations workstreams related to IPO execution, including: Equity story development and messaging framework
S-1/registration statement drafting support (business narrative, KPIs, risk factors coordination)
Analyst education and investor targeting strategy
Roadshow preparation, investor materials, and Q&A development
Partner with the CFO, legal, banking syndicate, and external advisors throughout the IPO process.
Establish public-company-ready disclosure practices and communication cadence.
Own the Company’s equity story, investment thesis, and long-term value creation narrative.
Partner closely with Chief Brand Officer on aligned strategic messaging and delivery to employees and the investment community.
Prepare and manage all external investor communications, including: Earnings releases, scripts, and supplemental decks
Quarterly earnings calls and investor Q&A
Investor presentations, fact sheets, and IR website content
Ensure consistent, compliant, and transparent communication across all investor touchpoints.
Serve as primary point of contact for institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and proxy advisory firms.
Build and maintain strong relationships with: Long-only institutional investors
Key sell-side research analysts
Existing shareholders (pre- and post-IPO)
Plan and execute investor days, non-deal roadshows (NDRs), conferences, and targeted investor meetings.
Implement shareholder analytics tools and monitor activism risk.
Ensure compliance with SEC disclosure requirements, Reg FD, and evolving ESG reporting standards.
Partner with legal and compliance teams to establish public-company governance practices.
Develop crisis communication protocols for market volatility, activist campaigns, and reputational risks.
Educate executives and Board on investor expectations, disclosure obligations, and earnings call best practices.
Align IR strategy with finance, legal, marketing, and operations for consistent messaging.
Build and lead a high-performing IR team and scalable processes.
Build the investor relations function from scratch, including: Hiring and developing IR talent within company job architecture
Selecting and implementing IR systems and tools (CRM, targeting, web, earnings prep)
Establishing internal processes, calendars, and controls
Monitor investor sentiment, trading dynamics, peer performance, and valuation drivers.
Provide regular feedback to executive leadership and the Board on: Shareholder base evolution
Market perception and concerns
Relative valuation and investor positioning
Support capital allocation messaging, M&A communications, and strategic initiatives.