VP, Investor Relations

Waystar • Atlanta, GA

5d

About The Position

Waystar seeks a dynamic and strategic Vice President, Investor Relations to lead the development and execution of a world-class investor relations program. The VP, IR will serve as a key spokesperson to the investment community, articulating the company’s vision, strategy, and financial performance while fostering strong, trusted relationships with analysts, shareholders, and prospective investors. As a visible member of the leadership team, the successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping market perception, ensuring transparency, and enhancing shareholder value.

Requirements

• Experience working in the Healthcare/Technology Industry.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in investor relations, investment banking, equity research, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree ; MBA, CPA, or CFA designation strongly preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a strong executive presence and proven ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, SEC regulations, capital markets, and valuation methodologies.
• A proactive, highly organized, and results-driven leader, with the ability to manage complex situations and multiple priorities under pressure.
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, or CFA designation strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead a comprehensive investor relations strategy aligned with the company’s long-term growth objectives. Translate complex business and financial performance into clear, compelling messaging that resonates with external audiences.
• Investor Communications: Serve as the principal point of contact for the investment community. Oversee the delivery of quarterly earnings communications, investor presentations, and other key financial disclosures, leading a collaborative information gathering process. Ensure consistency, transparency, and regulatory compliance across all external messaging.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective investors, equity research analysts, and investment bankers. Organize and lead investor meetings, roadshows, conferences, and earnings calls.
• Financial Analysis and Positioning: Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, and Communications to ensure accurate and timely disclosures. Understand and proactively address analyst models and valuation drivers.
• Leadership and Team Collaboration: Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance storytelling across finance, strategy, and communications teams. Coach internal executives on effective investor-facing communications.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
• We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
• Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
• 401(K) program with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees