Sr. Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations

eventbrite; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director for Corporate Development & Investor Relations. This pivotal role involves collaborating closely with the CFO and executive leadership to shape corporate strategy, manage investor relations, and drive growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in investment banking and a strong background in financial modeling and strategic analysis. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence high-level decisions and contribute to the company's growth trajectory. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, including 4+ years in investment banking.
• Deep understanding of financial modeling and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives across Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, and Investor Relations.
• Drive long-term corporate strategy and identify growth opportunities.
• Source and evaluate M&A and investment opportunities.

Skills

Investment Banking

Investor Relations

Corporate Strategy

Financial Modeling

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or equivalent preferred

Job description

THE ROLE

The Senior Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations is a new high-impact, cross-functional leadership role reporting to Eventbrite’s Chief Financial Officer. This role will serve as a trusted advisor and force multiplier for the CFO, leading initiatives across Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations. In addition to working day to day with the CFO, this position will engage regularly with the Eventbrite Executive leadership team and will partner closely with other members of the Finance leadership team, including the VP of FP&A, VP Corporate Controller, VP Chief Risk Officer, Senior Director of Global Treasury, and Director of Tax.

YOU WILL

Investor Relations

• Own the quarterly earnings process, including messaging, earnings call preparation, investor presentations, and Q&A preparation for CEO and CFO.
• Shape the company’s investor relations narrative, ensuring a compelling, data-driven story for investors and analysts.
• Develop materials for investor conferences, roadshows, and board meetings, supporting the CEO and CFO in external engagements.
• Track investor sentiment, competitor earnings, and market trends to inform investor messaging and corporate strategy.
• Create a comprehensive strategy for expanding the investor base, including proactive targeting and selective outreach.

Corporate Strategy & New Growth Initiatives

• Drive the company’s long-term corporate strategy, working closely with the CFO and executive team to define growth priorities.
• Identify and create business plans for new growth and monetization opportunities to accelerate revenue growth and gain market share.
• Develop data-driven frameworks to assess return on investment (ROI) and optimizing resource allocation.
• Evaluate and monetize the company’s vast and valuable data assets, identifying strategic ways to unlock additional business value.

Corporate Development

• Source, evaluate, and execute M&A and investment opportunities, leading strategic assessments, valuation analysis, and due diligence.
• Develop detailed financial models and scenario analyses to assess potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investments.
• Support capital markets activities, including capital raising and shareholder return strategies.

Complex Financial Modeling, Strategic Analytics & Competitive Intelligence

• Perform complex financial modeling and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Develop robust analytical frameworks that provide financial and operational insights to drive business performance and optimize capital deployment.
• Provide unbiased and comprehensive assessments of market and industry trends and serve as a source of truth for competitive intelligence.

THE SKILLSET

• 10+ years of total work experience, including 4+ years of investment banking experience at a top-tier firm and 2+ years of investor relations experience.
• Additional experience in Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Strategic Finance and/or Private Equity preferred.
• Deep understanding of complex financial modeling, valuation, corporate finance and capital markets.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to structure complex problems and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional ability to effectively communicate complex financial analysis clearly and crisply for executive audiences and across business units.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Significant experience engaging directly with senior executives and external stakeholders (partners, investors, etc.).
• Significant experience managing high-performing teams and developing top-tier talent.