Head of Investor Relations

TypeRemote

About Faire

Faire is a technology wholesale platform built on the belief that the future is local. Independent retailers around the globe collectively represent a multi-hundred-billion-dollar wholesale market that has historically been fragmented and offline. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores.

With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so businesses can grow and local communities can thrive.We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours.

About this role

We are looking for an experienced and versatile leader that can lead and drive Investor Relations at Faire. The right candidate will be deeply grounded in the strategy, business and financial drivers of the company, capable of translating complexity into clarity for investors and the public markets.You will work directly with the CFO and executive team to:

Elevate our external narrative
Build a rigorous, public-company-ready earnings process
Strengthen investor relationships
Ensure we are fully prepared to thrive in life as a public company

What you’ll do

Own and Elevate the Investor Narrative

Develop expert-level understanding of Faire’s business model, unit economics, growth drivers, and strategic roadmap.
Shape and refine our long-term value creation narrative.
Translate into clear, compelling investor communications.

Lead the Earnings & Disclosure Process

Architect and run the quarterly earnings process, including shareholder letters, scripts, Q&A preparation, and investor presentations.
Partner closely with Strategic Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Communications to ensure rigor and alignment.
Establish repeatable processes that meet public-company standards.

Engage and Build Investor Relationships

Lead 1x1 and group investor meetings.
Manage relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts.
Develop investor targeting strategy and monitor shareholder base composition.
Provide structured feedback to executive leadership on investor sentiment and market perception.

Prepare Faire for the Public Markets

Build scalable IR infrastructure and best practices.
Contribute to IPO readiness efforts, including disclosure discipline and capital markets positioning.
Advise leadership on valuation frameworks, peer dynamics, and market trends.

Operate Cross-Functionally

Serve as a trusted partner across Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Communications.
Influence senior leaders to ensure clarity, precision, and accountability in performance messaging.

Qualifications

10–15+ years of experience in Investor Relations, Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, Equity Research, Public Investing, Banking or related fields.
Direct experience running earnings cycles at a public company.
Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise.
Deep understanding of investors and capital markets dynamics.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to go deep into complex business models and metrics.
Experience engaging directly with institutional investors.
Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
High ownership mindset, hustle and hands-on mentality

Salary Range

San Francisco: The pay range for this role is $237,000to $325,500 per year. This role will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.Hybrid Faire employees currently go into the office 3 days per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a third flex day of their choosing (Monday, Wednesday, or Friday).

Additionally, hybrid in-office roles will have the flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks per year. Specific Workplace and Information Technology positions may require onsite attendance 5 days per week as will be indicated in the job posting.

Why you’ll love working at Faire

Move fast: You'll own meaningful problems that serve customers around the globe with the agency to move fast and see your results clearly.
Equipped to scale: We invest in what matters, including the latest enterprise AI tools, to help you work smarter and get more out of every day.
Best in class: Our team is full of sharp, kind, and generous colleagues who care about their craft and about helping you grow in yours.
Real rewards. Competitive pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life inside and outside of work.
Belonging: We're intentional about building an environment where every Faire employee has equal access to opportunities, growth, and success.

Faire was founded in 2017 by a team of early product and engineering leads from Square. We’re backed by some of the top investors in retail and tech including: Y Combinator, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Forerunner Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, and DST Global. We have headquarters in San Francisco and Kitchener-Waterloo, and a global employee presence across offices in Toronto, London, and New York. To learn more about Faire and our customers, you can read more on our blog.Faire provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.Faire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs. To request reasonable accommodation, please fill out our Accommodation Request Form (https://bit.ly/faire-form)

Privacy

For information about the type of personal data Faire collects from applicants, as well as your choices regarding the data collected about you, please visit Faire’s Privacy Notice (https://www.faire.com/privacy)