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Rehlko · 18 hours ago

Vice President - Investor Relations

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$238K/yr - $316K/yr

12+ years exp

Rehlko is a global leader in energy resilience with over 100 years of experience. They are seeking a Vice President of Investor Relations to build and lead the investor relations function, focusing on establishing a credible investor narrative and managing relationships as the company transitions to public markets.

Responsibilities

Lead all investor relations workstreams related to IPO execution, including:

Equity story development and messaging framework

S-1/registration statement drafting support (business narrative, KPIs, risk factors coordination)

Analyst education and investor targeting strategy

Roadshow preparation, investor materials, and Q&A development

Partner with the CFO, legal, banking syndicate, and external advisors throughout the IPO process

Establish public-company-ready disclosure practices and communication cadence

Own the Company’s equity story, investment thesis, and long-term value creation narrative

Partner closely with Chief Brand Officer on aligned strategic messaging and delivery to employees and the investment community

Prepare and manage all external investor communications, including:

Earnings releases, scripts, and supplemental decks

Quarterly earnings calls and investor Q&A

Investor presentations, fact sheets, and IR website content

Ensure consistent, compliant, and transparent communication across all investor touchpoints

Serve as primary point of contact for institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and proxy advisory firms

Build and maintain strong relationships with:

Long-only institutional investors

Key sell-side research analysts

Existing shareholders (pre- and post-IPO)

Plan and execute investor days, non-deal roadshows (NDRs), conferences, and targeted investor meetings

Implement shareholder analytics tools and monitor activism risk

Ensure compliance with SEC disclosure requirements, Reg FD, and evolving ESG reporting standards

Partner with legal and compliance teams to establish public-company governance practices

Develop crisis communication protocols for market volatility, activist campaigns, and reputational risks

Educate executives and Board on investor expectations, disclosure obligations, and earnings call best practices

Align IR strategy with finance, legal, marketing, and operations for consistent messaging

Build and lead a high-performing IR team and scalable processes

Build the investor relations function from scratch, including:

Hiring and developing IR talent within company job architecture

Selecting and implementing IR systems and tools (CRM, targeting, web, earnings prep)

Establishing internal processes, calendars, and controls

Monitor investor sentiment, trading dynamics, peer performance, and valuation drivers

Provide regular feedback to executive leadership and the Board on:

Shareholder base evolution

Market perception and concerns

Relative valuation and investor positioning

Support capital allocation messaging, M&A communications, and strategic initiatives

Qualification

Investor relationsIPO executionEquity markets knowledgeFinancial statements analysisSEC complianceTeam leadershipCommunication skillsCFAMBAAnalyst engagement

Required

12+ years of experience in investor relations, equity capital markets, investment banking, or equity research

Bachelors degree is required

Direct experience taking a private company public (IPO)

Proven experience building an investor relations function from scratch

Deep understanding of: Equity markets and institutional investor behavior, Financial statements, KPIs, and valuation methodologies, SEC disclosure and public company governance

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong executive presence with the ability to engage credibly with investors, analysts, and Board members