THE WORK:

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the communications and relationship management strategy/execution for key groups of existing and prospective investors, current shareholders and financial analysts. In addition to the Communications team, you will work cross-functionally with most teams at Ripple. This role reports directly to the SVP of People, Places and Communications.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• With the CFO and other senior leaders, build and maintain meaningful relationships with analysts, and educate existing and prospective shareholders and investors on the company’s product/business strategy and goals, performance, financial position and announcements 
• Develop strategic plans and key messages for this audience including relevant company moments such as M&A, investments, liquidity events and other high-impact moments
• Manage Ripple’s IR calendar of events end-to-end, including non-deal roadshows and speaking opportunities for senior executives at relevant financial and crypto-related investor and analyst conferences
• Work with the senior leadership, Product and Marketing teams to create and update investor materials, including presentations, fact sheets, case studies, and analyses
• Manage shareholder, investor and sell-side analyst communication, including drafting quarterly updates, managing a shareholder database/mailing list and investor/analyst communication database
• Quarterback initiatives such as an annual Analyst Day where senior leaders brief private and public analysts on Ripple’s business and growth
• Keep senior leaders smart on industry and peer company benchmarks by providing updates on peer company activities, relevant market updates, industry events and equity research reports

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

• 5+ years of experience across investor relations, equity research, analyst relations, in-house communications, hedge funds, asset management, equity capital markets, or investment banking (investor relations experience within financial services or crypto a plus)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of crypto and/or financial markets; understands valuation concepts/techniques used by analysts and investors
• Ability to network, and establish/maintain relationships with analyst community; existing relationships with industry sell-side analysts a plus
• Relationship-building and superior interpersonal skills that enable you to work in lockstep with partners on the Equity Administration, Total Rewards, Legal and Communications teams
• Outstanding verbal and written communication with a knack for distilling complex information and telling stories clearly and effectively
• Highly organized and skilled at planning, prioritizing and executing in a fast-paced environment with keen attention to detail
• Excellence in project management that requires collaborating with many contributors, including senior leaders; seeks opportunities to add value and contribute to the broader team’s success