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For over 21 years, Viant has been a leader in digital advertising, transforming the way marketers connect their brands with consumers. Our industry-leading software, Adelphic, is used every day by the world’s premier brands and agencies to plan, execute and measure the success of their programmatic advertising campaigns. With a culture built on our key company values of Live, Lead, Create and Figure it Out, we’re serious about investing in our employees and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment. At Viant, you’ll have the chance to make a big impact at an exciting time in our company’s history – we’re growing fast on the heels of our recent IPO. If you’re a strategic thinker and creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced industry, we want to hear from you.
This position reports to the CFO and will work closely with the C-Suite as well as Corporate Finance, Marketing and Communications teams. The successful candidate will be joining a team that is focused on building a world-class public company and investor relations program. The Sr. Director of Investor Relations will be responsible for creating the strategy, framework and tactics to ensure the Company is appropriately and strategically positioned with equity analysts, institutional investors and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a history of success in building transparent and credible relationships within the organization and with analysts and investors in the investment community.
Responsibilities
Develop a strong, well-regarded investor relations strategy and framework that enhances Viant’s reputation and supports value creation
Leading role in developing investor confidence and belief in the Company’s vision and strategy for delivering shareholder value
Articulate the company’s mission, strategies, and financial and operational results. Communicate feedback and perceptions to executive management
Serve as primary liaison with the investment community and equity research analysts ensuring Viant presents clear and consistent messaging to key stakeholders
Develop and manage targeted investor outreach programs to broaden awareness of and investment in Viant. Expand the shareholder base for Viant stock
Leading role in the quarterly and annual earnings preparation processes including executive Q&A, scripts, data analysis and other prep materials. Interact with internal teams to obtain data and content
Contribute to the planning and management of investor events (conferences, road shows, investor meetings), investor presentations, briefing materials, press releases, fact sheets, etc
Monitor and report on industry and peer company information and practices by tracking research reports, news, earnings calls, events and other relevant resources
Aggregate and analyze financial models developed by the investment community and compare against internal projections
Participate in the process of evaluating product, business and operational statistics to be shared externally
Anticipate market reaction to proposed transactions and operating results
Manage the company’s website (in relation to Investor Relations) to ensure timely and effective dissemination of key disclosures. Identify opportunities to enhance external investor resources
Develop strong relationships and collaborate effectively with key internal stakeholders
Identify and execute strategic and tactical ideas for the continuous improvement of the IR program
Qualifications
BS/BA degree in a related field required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience, including 2+ years in an investor relations leadership role with a public company with a strong track record of creating positive relations with institutional investors and equity research analysts
Investment banking experience is a plus
Strong understanding of SEC laws and securities disclosure requirements, as well as filing requirements
Proven ability to gain trust and negotiate mutually beneficial business objectives with potential targets and within the organization
Ability to quickly understand complex issues and develop/apply simplifying frameworks to facilitate broader organizational understanding, decision-making, and action
Proficient at leveraging analytics, data, financial models, and insights to drive decision-making.
Excellent project management skills: able to effectively manage multiple ongoing projects to meet deadlines
Outcome oriented with very strong ability to personally create high quality, customer-facing presentations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exhibits Viant’s company values of Live, Lead, Create and Figure it Out
Open to travel as needed to meet with investors or analysts or other stakeholders
Experience with fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, including messaging skills, applied confidently and consistently in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines.
Ability to synthesize information in a clear and simple manner and translate and effectively communicate technical information to non- technical professionals
Effective networking skills and experience quickly building trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent judgment, discretion and integrity
High proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and CapIQ
Benefits
Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more.
$175,000 - $220,000 a year
Base compensation range: $175,000 - $220,000
In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant’s reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Final title and compensation for the position will be based on several factors including work experience and education.
About Viant
For over 25 years, Viant® (NASDAQ: DSP) has been at the forefront of technology innovation for advertisers. As a premier enterprise-grade Demand Side Platform, Viant excels in delivering omnichannel digital advertising, driving growth through connected television (CTV), advanced identity solutions, and AI-driven Autonomous Advertising. Through the Adtricity® sustainability program, Viant champions a more sustainable future for digital advertising. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Viant has received accolades from G2 as the Best Software in Marketing & Advertising, Great Place to Work® certification, and the Business Intelligence Group’s Innovation award for AI advancements. Learn more at viantinc.com .
Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
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Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Advertising Services
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