Investor Relations Manager

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage Stock Options

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Stocked Kitchens

Cell Phone Stipend

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. is seeking an Investor Relations Manager to oversee day-to-day interactions with the investment community. You will bridge finance and leadership, craft communications, manage data rooms for fundraising, and monitor market intelligence for a high-growth, hardware-focused startup.

You will lead IR pipeline activities, prepare investor materials, and partner with FP&A, Accounting, Engineering, and PR to ensure consistent narratives and compliant communications.

Qualifications

• Flawless written and verbal communication skills.
• 4–7 years in Investor Relations, Investment Banking, Equity Research, Corporate Development, or Corporate Finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable with financial models and cap tables.
• Experience with hardware, automotive, or deep-tech startups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communications & Materials: Draft and design investor materials, including quarterly letters, board presentations, and fundraising decks.
• Investor Pipeline Management: Maintain the investor CRM, track interactions, and coordinate meetings, roadshows, and site visits.
• Financial & Market Analysis: Monitor macro trends, competitor performance, and capital markets; build peer benchmarking reports.
• Fundraising Execution: Support CFO in equity and debt raises; manage due diligence data room and analytical requests.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Align external metrics with internal reporting with FP&A, Accounting, Engineering, and PR.
• Q&A Preparation: Prepare comprehensive Q&A docs and briefing materials for CEO and CFO.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Cap tables

Job description

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly analytical and articulate Investor Relations Manager to manage our day-to-day interactions with the investment community. As a key member of the finance team, you will act as a vital bridge between Harbinger and our stakeholders, ensuring our financial narrative, business milestones, and growth strategies are clearly communicated.

In this role, you will take ownership of the investor relations pipeline, draft critical investor communications, manage data rooms for fundraising, and track market intelligence. This is an incredible opportunity for a proactive finance professional to manage the IR function at a high-growth, hardware-focused startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Communications & Materials: Draft and design high-quality investor materials, including quarterly update letters, board presentations, and fundraising pitch decks.
• Investor Pipeline Management: Maintain the investor CRM, track interactions with current and prospective investors, and ensure timely follow-ups. Coordinate logistics for investor meetings, roadshows, and site visits.
• Financial & Market Analysis: Monitor macroeconomic trends, competitor financial performance, and capital markets activity within the EV and commercial automotive sectors. Build peer benchmarking reports to share with the executive team.
• Fundraising Execution: Support the CFO in executing future capital raises (equity and debt). Take the lead on managing the due diligence data room, organizing files, and fielding analytical requests from prospective investors.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Engineering, and PR teams to ensure external metrics align perfectly with internal reporting and that all communications are consistent and compliant.
• Q&A Preparation: Anticipate investor questions and prepare comprehensive Q&A documents and briefing materials for the CEO and CFO ahead of major investor engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4–7 years of experience in Investor Relations, Investment Banking, Equity Research, Corporate Development, or Corporate Finance. (Experience with hardware, automotive, or deep-tech startups is a significant plus).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. You must be comfortable navigating financial models, understanding cap tables, and translating complex data into visually compelling presentations.
• Communication: Flawless written and verbal communication skills. You know how to distill complex engineering and financial concepts into clear, concise business narratives.
• Attention to Detail: Hyper-organized and capable of managing highly sensitive, confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Adaptability: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

$140,000 - $180,000 USD

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