Head of Investor Relations

Cohere; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 330,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch stipend

Health & dental benefits

RRSP matching / 401(k) / pension

Parental leave top-up

Learning stipend

Six weeks vacation

Company offsite

Home office stipend

Job summary

Cohere is seeking its first dedicated Investor Relations leader to build the function from the ground up. You will craft structured investor engagement, align financial storytelling with executives, and set the market-ready narrative for Cohere’s AI platform.

You will develop strategy, create models, and coordinate with finance and leadership to ensure transparent communications and strong investor relations. This role shapes Cohere’s public-market readiness and market positioning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior investor relations or related finance roles.
• Experience with venture capital and public markets.
• Strong storytelling and financial modeling abilities.
• Executive-level written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy, including investor presentations and roadshows.
• Build and refine investor materials and presentations that articulate the company’s strategy and results.
• Lead financial and valuation models, benchmarking analyses, and peer/industry work to inform messaging and strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors across institutional, strategic, and financial bases; provide executive feedback.
• Support fundraising activities, including preparation, investor communications, and relationship management.
• Partner with the finance team to distill metrics into clear narratives for investors.
• Develop quarterly reporting materials and Q&A content for investors and stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends to refine Cohere’s positioning and messaging.

Skills

Investor relations leadership

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Job description

Role Overview

Cohere is at an inflection point, scaling its enterprise AI platform and expanding globally. As our first dedicated Investor Relations hire, you will build the foundation for structured investor engagement, ensuring transparency, strategic storytelling, and alignment with financial stakeholders. This role is critical for Cohere’s market positioning and long-term public‑market readiness. You will build the Investor Relations function from the ground up and shape how the market perceives Cohere’s leadership in enterprise AI.

Key Responsibilities

Investor Engagement & Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy, including investor presentations and roadshows.
• Develop, refine, and present investor materials and presentations that clearly articulate the company’s strategy and results.
• Lead the creation and refinement of financial and valuation models, benchmarking analyses, and peer/industry work to inform messaging and strategy.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential investors across institutional, strategic, and financial investor bases & with leading venture, growth, and public equity investors.
• Serve as a primary day‑to‑day point of contact for high‑priority investors and provide direct feedback to the executive team from those conversations.
• Support executives on fundraising activities, including preparation, investor communications, and relationship management.

Data‑Driven Communication & Reporting

• Partner with the finance team to distill complex metrics into clear, compelling narratives for investors.
• Partner with leaders across the business to develop key business insights and communicate performance drivers to stakeholders.
• Set the foundation for quarterly reporting, including workstream management, financial and valuation modeling, and creating materials for prepared remarks, Q&A, and investor materials.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Positioning

• Monitor competitor funding, public‑market trends, and AI industry dynamics to refine Cohere’s positioning.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner on investor relations, providing insights and updates to internal and external audiences.

IPO Readiness

• Lay the groundwork for regulatory compliance, workstream management, complex financial and valuation modeling, and creating materials for public‑market messaging.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a senior level leadership role in investor relations, investment banking, corporate finance, or strategic finance at a high‑growth tech company (preferably AI/ML or enterprise software).
• Strong financial modeling and storytelling ability.
• Proven track record working with venture capital and public equity markets.
• Executive‑level written/oral communication skills.

Compensation

For candidates in the US, the Compensation Range is: $330,000 – $410,000 USD.

Benefits

• A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.
• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.
• RRSP matching, 401(k), and pension scheme.
• 100% parental leave top‑up for up to 6 months, for either parent.
• Annual enrichment benefits:
  • Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.
  • Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.
  • 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!).
  • Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.
• Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

Work Environment

• Cohere is remote‑friendly. We have offices in Toronto, San Francisco, New York City, London, Paris, Montreal, and more coming soon.
• For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
• For those not near an office: a co‑working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.