Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous 2024 Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Were seeking a Senior Manager Investor Relations to lead shape and communicate Kodiaks investment narrative to the global investor community. This role is ideal for an experienced IR or capital markets professional who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment and wants to help build a best-in-class investor relations function at a company operating at the forefront of AI autonomy and logistics.
This role will report to our CFO and will work closely with senior leadershipincluding the CEO and functional leaders across the businessto articulate Kodiaks performance strategy and vision to institutional investors and equity research analysts. Youll play a central role in earnings preparation investor days conferences and ongoing investor engagement while also serving as a trusted internal voice of the market to leadership.
In this role you will:
Investor Relations Strategy & Storytelling
- Help lead all aspects of Kodiaks investor relations program and evolve into a trusted company spokesperson.
- Develop clear compelling investor-facing messaging and communication materials around financial performance strategy partnerships technology roadmaps and other key company milestones.
- Translate complex technical and financial concepts into simple impactful narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure tight alignment of IR messaging with Kodiaks brand product strategy and long-term vision in autonomy and defense.
Earnings Events & External Engagement
- Drive preparation for quarterly earnings and key investor communications (as applicable) including earnings scripts Q&A documents investor presentations and supporting materials.
- Help manage investor relations events: earnings calls conferences non-deal roadshows virtual and in-person investor meetings and the annual shareholder meeting.
- Support proactive investor targeting strategies including outreach conference participation and ongoing relationship-building with current and prospective shareholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts serving as a responsive and credible point of contact.
Financial Analysis & Market Intelligence
- Build and maintain external consensus models valuation analyses trading/ownership dashboards and benchmarking versus relevant peers across AI autonomy transportation and defense tech.
- Monitor and synthesize market trends investor sentiment competitor developments and macro factors; distill insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Partner with Finance and FP&A to ensure consistency between internal planning external guidance (as applicable) and investor messaging.
- Support preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and internal leadership related to investor feedback market perception and capital markets dynamics.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Operations
- Collaborate closely with Finance Legal Communications/Marketing Product Engineering Operations and People teams to ensure aligned and accurate external messaging.
- Maintain and continuously improve IR tools and resources including the investor relations website CRM systems calendars and internal databases.
- Help develop and refine IR policies processes and KPIs that meet or exceed public-company standards of governance transparency and compliance.
- Serve as a thought partner to the CFO on evolving best practices in investor relations disclosure ESG and market engagement.
What youll bring:
- 8 years of progressive experience in investor relations equity research investment banking private equity or buy-side investing ideally with exposure to technology automotive transportation or defense sectors.
- Strong understanding of financial statements valuation methodologies capital markets and the drivers of long-term shareholder value.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to craft compelling narratives and presentations for executive-level and external audiences.
Proven ability to synthesize complex technical and financial topics into clear concise and credible messages. - High degree of comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
- Strong analytical and modeling skills in Excel or similar tools; ability to interpret and challenge consensus estimates and peer benchmarks.
- High integrity sound judgment and sensitivity to confidential information.
- Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Engineering or a related field; MBA or CFA a plus.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente Cigna and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services Identity & Fraud Protection Hospital Indemnity Insurance Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays and generous parental leave policies
- Our office is centrally located in Mountain View CA
- Office perks: dog-friendly free catered lunch a fully stocked kitchen and free EV charging
- Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna Calm through Kaiser One Medical Gympass Spring Health through Cigna Rula (mental health navigation)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)
The pay range listed below reflects the base salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley locationacross several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location experience relevant training education skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay equity bonus and a competitive benefits package
California Pay Range
$190000 - $260000 USD
At Kodiak we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race ethnicity religion gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes regulations and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license bar the candidate from the position or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Required Experience:
Manager
Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector....
Kodiak Robotics Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous 2024 Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Were seeking a Senior Manager Investor Relations to lead shape and communicate Kodiaks investment narrative to the global investor community. This role is ideal for an experienced IR or capital markets professional who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment and wants to help build a best-in-class investor relations function at a company operating at the forefront of AI autonomy and logistics.
This role will report to our CFO and will work closely with senior leadershipincluding the CEO and functional leaders across the businessto articulate Kodiaks performance strategy and vision to institutional investors and equity research analysts. Youll play a central role in earnings preparation investor days conferences and ongoing investor engagement while also serving as a trusted internal voice of the market to leadership.
In this role you will:
Investor Relations Strategy & Storytelling
- Help lead all aspects of Kodiaks investor relations program and evolve into a trusted company spokesperson.
- Develop clear compelling investor-facing messaging and communication materials around financial performance strategy partnerships technology roadmaps and other key company milestones.
- Translate complex technical and financial concepts into simple impactful narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure tight alignment of IR messaging with Kodiaks brand product strategy and long-term vision in autonomy and defense.
Earnings Events & External Engagement
- Drive preparation for quarterly earnings and key investor communications (as applicable) including earnings scripts Q&A documents investor presentations and supporting materials.
- Help manage investor relations events: earnings calls conferences non-deal roadshows virtual and in-person investor meetings and the annual shareholder meeting.
- Support proactive investor targeting strategies including outreach conference participation and ongoing relationship-building with current and prospective shareholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts serving as a responsive and credible point of contact.
Financial Analysis & Market Intelligence
- Build and maintain external consensus models valuation analyses trading/ownership dashboards and benchmarking versus relevant peers across AI autonomy transportation and defense tech.
- Monitor and synthesize market trends investor sentiment competitor developments and macro factors; distill insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Partner with Finance and FP&A to ensure consistency between internal planning external guidance (as applicable) and investor messaging.
- Support preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and internal leadership related to investor feedback market perception and capital markets dynamics.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Operations
- Collaborate closely with Finance Legal Communications/Marketing Product Engineering Operations and People teams to ensure aligned and accurate external messaging.
- Maintain and continuously improve IR tools and resources including the investor relations website CRM systems calendars and internal databases.
- Help develop and refine IR policies processes and KPIs that meet or exceed public-company standards of governance transparency and compliance.
- Serve as a thought partner to the CFO on evolving best practices in investor relations disclosure ESG and market engagement.
What youll bring:
- 8 years of progressive experience in investor relations equity research investment banking private equity or buy-side investing ideally with exposure to technology automotive transportation or defense sectors.
- Strong understanding of financial statements valuation methodologies capital markets and the drivers of long-term shareholder value.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to craft compelling narratives and presentations for executive-level and external audiences.
Proven ability to synthesize complex technical and financial topics into clear concise and credible messages. - High degree of comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
- Strong analytical and modeling skills in Excel or similar tools; ability to interpret and challenge consensus estimates and peer benchmarks.
- High integrity sound judgment and sensitivity to confidential information.
- Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business Engineering or a related field; MBA or CFA a plus.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente Cigna and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services Identity & Fraud Protection Hospital Indemnity Insurance Accident Insurance & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO 10 paid holidays and generous parental leave policies
- Our office is centrally located in Mountain View CA
- Office perks: dog-friendly free catered lunch a fully stocked kitchen and free EV charging
- Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna Calm through Kaiser One Medical Gympass Spring Health through Cigna Rula (mental health navigation)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter FSA Dependent Care FSA HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses patent bonuses etc.)
The pay range listed below reflects the base salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley locationacross several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location experience relevant training education skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay equity bonus and a competitive benefits package
California Pay Range
$190000 - $260000 USD
At Kodiak we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race ethnicity religion gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
In alignment with its business operations Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes regulations and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status. Should the position require and Kodiak determines that a candidates residence U.S. person status and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license bar the candidate from the position or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiaks sole discretion or as an alternative opt not to proceed with the candidates application. If applicable Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Required Experience:
Manager
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