Vice President, Investor Relations (Special Situations)

Alliance Advisors is a global corporate communications company providing strategic shareholder and investor advisory services to over 1,000 public companies operating in major capital markets around the world. Leveraging extensive intelligence and relationships across the global investor community, its team of professionals provides the guidance and execution for companies to achieve their complex corporate governance, investor relations, and shareholder communication objectives.

THE ROLE

The Vice President, Investor Relations (IR), will lead strategic IR advisory and execution for clients navigating complex transactions such as IPOs, SPAC and de-SPAC processes, direct listings, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, and special situations. The VP works closely with company executives, legal and financial advisors, and the firm’s colleagues to craft high-impact communications, ensure regulatory compliance, and sustain trust among investors and stakeholders throughout transformational events.

This position is remote, based in the US; it is not eligible for relocation or sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of integrated IR programs and corporate communications for transaction-driven clients in public markets.
• Develop and deliver investor positioning, messaging, and materials for IPOs, SPACs/deSPACs, direct listings, M&A transactions, spin-offs, and related capital markets events.
• Advise C-suite, boards, and client teams on strategic communications and disclosure best practices, including SEC filings, earnings calls, investor days, and roadshows.
• Manage IR strategy and defense plans for shareholder activism (including proxy contests, contested M&A, and governance challenges).
• Develop and update comprehensive crisis communication playbooks, coordinate rapid-response strategies, and handle sensitive issues and media inquiries.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, analysts, proxy advisors, and key stakeholders on behalf of the clients.
• Monitor relevant capital markets and peer activity, synthesize investor feedback, and deliver actionable insights and recommendations to client leadership.
• Develop and manage investor decks, press releases, Q&As, FAQs, social media content, and other internal and external communication materials to support client objectives.
• Field inbound investor / media calls and email inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to investor relations, including SEDAR filings, SEC filings and disclosures. Stay updated on relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Manage investor relations/marketing vendors for clients and assist in finding the right vendor to achieve client objectives.
• Participate in the firm’s business-development process and pitching prospective clients.
Provide thought leadership, training, and mentorship to team members within the firm, ensuring service excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Communications, Business, or related field; MBA, JD, or CFA preferred.
• 8 years of investor relations, capital markets, or financial communications experience with significant transaction exposure (including IPOs, M&A, deSPACs, activism).
• Deep capital markets knowledge and sophisticated understanding of SEC regulations and disclosure requirements.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including executive presence and ability to counsel senior leadership.
• Proven track record managing crisis communications and special situations in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management, analytical, and client service skills.
• Experience working in, or advising, multiple industry sectors preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alliance Advisors, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. All practices such as recruitment, selection, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment are administered in a manner that ensures there is no discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, citizenship, age, gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veterans, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.