Head of Investor Relations, Roblox
$385.5-498.6k
+ Equity
Online gaming and entertainment platform
Open for applications
Online gaming and entertainment platform
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$385.5-498.6k
+ Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect a billion people with optimism and civility.
Role
Who you are
- This role is for an analytical, proactive, and collaborative leader who can build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
- The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the consumer technology, gaming, and media/entertainment industries
- Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in investor relations, corporate finance, or a related field. Ideally, you have served as the head of investor relations for a publicly-traded company. We are also open to candidates with significant experience on the buy-side (e.g., portfolio manager, research analyst) or sell-side (e.g., equity research analyst) with strong category experience
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the consumer technology, gaming, and media/entertainment industries is essential
- Analytical Horsepower: A strong foundation in finance and accounting, including early career experience in investment banking or corporate finance and a passion for applying analytics in areas like business performance, valuation analysis, and forecasting
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial and business information clearly and concisely
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to think critically and strategically and translate business objectives into a compelling investment narrative
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or CFA designation is a plus
What the job involves
- Roblox is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Investor Relations to lead our global investor relations program
- This is a highly visible role, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, and is responsible for managing the company's relationship with the investment community
- You will be the primary point of contact for investors and analysts, effectively communicating our company's financial performance, strategic vision, and growth opportunities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive investor relations strategy that effectively communicates Roblox’s long-term value proposition and business strategy to the investment community
- Serve as the primary spokesperson for the company to institutional investors and sell-side analysts on key strategic and financial matters
- Lead the preparation and delivery of quarterly earnings calls, investor presentations, and investor conferences
- Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership and the Board of Directors on investor perceptions, capital markets, and competitive landscape
- Analyze and monitor competitor performance, market trends, and industry developments to inform both our business plans and our investor messaging
- Manage a calendar of investor meetings, roadshows, and conferences
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Finance, Legal, Communications, and Product, to ensure consistent and accurate messaging
Our take
Online gaming may be a well-established space, but Roblox has distinguished itself as a leader by empowering its community to build, share, and profit from their own creations, turning game development into an accessible, rewarding ecosystem for millions of users.
In addition to standard games, the platform offers virtual worlds and other experiences to explore and interact with. Its platform provides an online ecosystem for millions to create, socialize, chat, and explore immersive experiences with friends. In fact, in the US its used by two-thirds of children aged 9 to 12.
While the platform does face scrutiny over users safety (particularly given its young audience) the company's efforts to strengthen parental controls and open dialogue through initiatives like its new Parents Council signal a growing commitment to addressing these challenges. At the same time, its financial performance and creator-focused investments underscore a business in very strong health. With record payouts to developers, an expanding older player base, and a platform that increasingly rewards creative talent, Roblox's trajectory remains one of innovation and impressive growth.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
25% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2021
$520m
SERIES H
Feb 2020
$150m
SERIES G
Total funding: $922.8m
Company HQ
South San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Leadership
David Baszucki
(Founder & CEO)Studied Electrical Engineering at Stanford before founding Knowledge Revolution in 1990, where they spent 9 years as CEO. They worked as VP of MSC.Software for 2 years, and started Roblox in 2005.
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