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Boston Dynamics · 14 hours ago

Principal Investor Relations Manager

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$174K/yr - $217K/yr

5+ years exp

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Principal Investor Relations Manager to architect their capital market strategy and investment narrative. This role focuses on preparing the company for institutional funding and enhancing enterprise value through effective communication and financial strategies, partnering closely with executive leadership.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop the Investment Thesis: Lead the creation and continuous refinement of the company's core investor narrative and investment thesis, clearly articulating the market opportunity, competitive advantage, business model, and path to profitability/scale

Create Capital Market Materials: Design, write, and manage the production of all strategic communications, including pitch decks for potential investors, management presentations, and high-level company overviews

Jack of All Trades Support: Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, CEO, and executive team on high-priority projects, including market sizing, competitive analysis, and strategic planning that informs capital allocation decisions

Support Financial Modeling: Work closely with the Finance team to understand, synthesize, and clearly articulate the company's financial model, key operating metrics (KPIs), and long-range plan (LRP) to external stakeholders

Competitive Intelligence: Conduct in-depth research on comparable public and private companies, analyzing their valuation multiples, disclosure trends, and strategic moves to benchmark the company's positioning

Board & Executive Communication: Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for the Board of Directors and senior management summarizing market perception, capital raising landscape, and strategic recommendations

Project Management for Fundraises: Take a lead role in project managing future capital raises (e.g., late-stage private rounds), coordinating due diligence materials, managing the data room, and supporting investor meetings

Investor Event Management: Spearhead the planning, organization, and execution of large-scale investor engagement activities, including investor days, analyst visits, non-deal roadshows, and internal pre-funding strategy sessions. This includes managing logistics, content development, & executive briefing materials/scripts

Relationship Foundation: Begin establishing foundational relationships with potential new investors (VC, crossover funds, PE & strategic capital) and investment banks that will be critical for future funding rounds

Market Education: Proactively educate potential future partners (analysts, bankers, investors) on the company's story and industry dynamics before formal fundraising processes begin

Define Operating Metrics: Partner with internal teams (Product, Sales, Marketing) to identify, standardize, and track the most meaningful operating metrics (SaaS metrics, unit economics, etc.) that drive enterprise value

Qualification

Financial ModelingInvestor RelationsProject ManagementCorporate FinanceStorytellingLogistical SkillsCross-Functional LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

5+ years in a high-growth environment, corporate development, investment banking, strategy consulting, or a prior IR role, ideally with exposure to late-stage private funding cycles

Startup Mindset: Demonstrated 'driver' personality and comfort with a high-ambiguity, fast-paced, and resource-constrained startup environment. Must be willing to own the end-to-end creation process for IR materials

Logistical & Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage complex projects and logistics for high-stakes executive events, ensuring seamless execution and professional delivery

Storytelling & Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to distill complex technical/business concepts into a compelling, clear, and financially sound narrative

Financial Literacy: Strong understanding of corporate finance, business valuation techniques, and key operating metrics for high-growth companies

Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with C-suite executives and drive alignment across Finance, Legal, and Operations teams