Protolabs · 1 day ago
Senior Associate, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
Maple Plain, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $117K/yr
4+ years expProtolabs is a leader in digital manufacturing, committed to building a diverse team that values creativity and innovation. The Senior Associate of Investor Relations & Corporate Development plays a critical role in shaping and communicating the company's growth story to the investment community while supporting strategic initiatives and investor engagement.
3D PrintingIndustrialManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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 Protolabs’ 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
Qualification
Required
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
Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid caregiver leave
You will receive 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours
401k with company match and immediate vest
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
And More!
Company
Protolabs
We are your single digital manufacturing resource from prototyping to production offering injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$54.5MKey Investors
North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth Equity
2012-02-24IPO
2008-08-19Series Unknown· $52M
2005-06-23Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Suresh Krishna
President and Chief Executive Officer | Member, Board of Directors
Dan Schumacher
Chief Financial Officer
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