Investor Relations Manager

EngineersOfAI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Helsing is seeking an experienced investor relations professional to help build and shape our IR function during a pivotal growth phase. You will work with the VP Corporate Development, CFO, founders, and board to refine our reporting and strengthen engagement with current and potential investors.

You will lead the development of the equity story, craft investor communications, and translate financial performance into compelling narratives for external audiences, supporting major events and

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in investor relations or related field, with direct exposure to investor-facing communications.
• Experience shaping investor materials and managing relationships with investors.

Responsibilities

• Help shape and strengthen the IR function's processes, materials, and infrastructure, including reporting cadences and investor materials.
• Support in the preparation of investor communications, including board decks and quarterly updates.
• Develop Helsing's equity story and company positioning for key events such as fundraising or M&A.
• Act as a point of contact for existing and prospective investors with sensitivity to Helsing's mission and defence sector dynamics.

Skills

IR experience

External communications

Job description

Who we are

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers.We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.

The role

This is a genuine opportunity to help build and shape our investor relations function at a pivotal point in the company's growth.Reporting directly into the VP Corporate Development and IR, you will work closely with the CFO, founders, board, and other senior stakeholders to strengthen how Helsing engages with existing and prospective investors. You will play a central role in refining our reporting processes, sharpening our equity story and company positioning, and developing the systems and relationships that will support the function as it matures. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is excited by the prospect of being part of a highly innovative company at an inflection point, with real ownership over how a growing IR function takes shape alongside the people setting the company's strategic direction.

The day-to-day

• Help shape and strengthen the IR function's processes, materials, and infrastructure, including reporting cadences, investor materials, data rooms, and CRM/tracking systems for investor engagement

• Support in the preparation of investor communications, including board decks, shareholder updates, and quarterly reporting packs

• Develop and continually refine Helsing's equity story and company positioning, ensuring materials support senior stakeholders in the run-up to key company events, such as M&A transactions, fundraising, and other significant strategic milestones

• Act as a key point of contact for existing and prospective investors, managing relationships with sensitivity to Helsing's mission and the defence sector's unique dynamics

• Partner with the CFO and Finance team to translate financial performance and business metrics into clear, compelling narratives for external audiences

• Work closely with the VP Corporate Development and IR, founders, and board to prepare for investor meetings and board engagements

• Develop scalable processes and templates that support the IR function's continued growth, raising the bar for how the team operates

• Monitor the investor landscape, market sentiment, and peer/competitor positioning to keep leadership informed and ahead of stakeholder expectations

You should apply if you

• Have 4-8 years of experience in investor relations, equity research, corporate finance, or a related field, with direct exposure to investor-facing communications

• Are excited by the opportunity to help shape a growing function, and thrive in a fast-pa