Head of Investor Relations

Cohere; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 330,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly lunch stipend

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching / 401(k) / Pension

Parental leave top-up

Enrichment benefits

Education stipend

Paid vacation (six weeks)

Remote-office travel budget

Job summary

Cohere is seeking its first dedicated Investor Relations leader to establish a solid IR foundation and drive strategic messaging for financial stakeholders. You will own investor communications, build senior-level relationships, and guide the company toward public-market readiness.

You will craft compelling narratives from complex metrics, lead financial modeling, and collaborate with executives on fundraising and market positioning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy, including investor presentations and roadshows.
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional, strategic, and financial investors and support fundraising activities.
• Partner with finance to distill metrics into clear investor narratives and prepare quarterly materials.
• Monitor AI industry dynamics and market trends to refine Cohere’s investor positioning.
• Lay groundwork for regulatory compliance and complex financial modeling for public-market readiness.

Skills

Financial modeling

Storytelling

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Role Overview

As Cohere’s first dedicated Investor Relations hire, you will build a 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.

Responsibilities

• Investor Engagement & Strategy – Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy, including investor presentations and roadshows. Develop, refine, and present investor materials 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 and with leading venture, growth, and public equity investors. Serve as the 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 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 and oral communication skills.

Compensation

For candidates in the US, the compensation range is: $330,000 – $410,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined by factors such as location, level, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency.
• 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.
• Six weeks of paid vacation (30 working days).
• Budget for remote employees to travel to other offices and an annual company offsite.

How and Where We Work

• Cohere is remote‑friendly with offices in Toronto, San Francisco, New York City, London, Paris, Montreal, and more coming soon.
• On‑site employees receive a daily lunch program, snacks, and regular community and social events.
• Remote employees enjoy a co‑working benefit to work alongside others in their city.
• Everyone receives a $500 home‑office stipend.

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.

We may use AI‑enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it does not limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.