Strategic Investor Relations Lead

Circle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle is seeking an experienced Investor Relations professional to join its IR team in New York. Reporting to the VP of Investor Relations, you will help communicate Circle's investment narrative, support relationships with analysts and investors, and manage earnings materials and related communications.

The role requires strong financial modeling skills, deep knowledge of capital markets, and the ability to translate complex business dynamics into clear investor messaging.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance, with a track record in financial analysis or strategy.
• Strong proficiency in financial statements and modeling, including valuation.
• Working knowledge of capital markets, particularly equities.
• Familiarity with the disclosure and regulatory obligations of a public financial services company.
• Clear, articulate written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong execution skills and attention to detail, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Comfort presenting to and working with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP, Investor Relations, SVP Strategic Finance, and CFO in developing and maintaining relationships with sell-side analysts and buy-side investors.
• Track and synthesize analyst and investor feedback, and share insights to inform messaging and engagement.
• Maintain and enhance Circle's valuation models, peer comparisons, and consensus tracking.
• Stay current on strategic, operational, and financial developments at Circle, as well as the evolving financial services, digital assets, and regulatory landscape.
• Draft and prepare quarterly earnings materials, including scripts, Q&A, and presentations, as well as conference materials, management briefings, and other public company communications.
• Manage earnings process logistics, including the earnings calendar, quiet period coordination, and external vendors, ensuring smooth coordination internally and across the investment community.
• Maintain and improve IR reporting infrastructure, including shareholder base analysis, investor outreach tracking, and analyst reporting.
• Collaborate with Communications, Strategy/Policy, Legal, Marketing, Product, and other teams whose work informs Circle's external positioning and investor narrative.

Skills

Finance experience

Financial modeling

Capital markets knowledge

Communication skills

Executive presenting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

GSuite

Job description

Circle is seeking an experienced Investor Relations professional to join its IR team in New York. Reporting to the VP of Investor Relations, you will help communicate Circle's investment narrative, support relationships with analysts and investors, and manage earnings materials and related communications.

The role requires strong financial modeling skills, deep knowledge of capital markets, and the ability to translate complex business dynamics into clear investor messaging.