Waabi, founded by AI pioneer and visionary Raquel Urtasun, is an AI company building the next generation of self-driving technology. With a world class team and an innovative approach that unleashes the power of AI to “drive” safely in the real world, Waabi is bringing the promise of self-driving closer to commercialization than ever before. Waabi is backed by best-in-class investors across the technology, logistics and the Canadian innovation ecosystem.
With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, and Dallas, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai
The Manager of Corporate Development & Investor Relations will play a key role in driving Waabi’s strategic growth initiatives, investor relations efforts, and external communications. Working closely with Executive Leadership, this role will identify and execute growth opportunities, while effectively representing Waabi’s vision and value proposition to stakeholders.
As an external-facing role, the primary focus will be on developing and implementing initiatives that support Waabi’s long-term growth and competitive advantage. You’ll collaborate with leadership and senior stakeholders across finance, commercial, and product teams to shape strategy, enable fundraising and drive execution. This position offers a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Development:
- Strategic Planning: Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry dynamics to identify strategic growth opportunities and assess potential risks.
- Financial Modeling & Analysis: Partner with finance to evaluate strategic initiatives, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and unit economics assessment.
- Due Diligence: Lead comprehensive research and due diligence on potential business opportunities, collaborating with cross-functional teams for insights.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with finance, legal, product, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of corporate development initiatives.
Investor Relations:
- Investor Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with existing and potential investors, lead capital-raising efforts, and effectively communicate Waabi’s performance and future plans.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare quarterly and annual reports, presentations, and financial disclosures, clearly conveying key financial and operational metrics.
- Investor Meetings: Plan and execute investor meetings, roadshows, and other capital-raising activities.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor investor sentiment, market conditions, and competitor activities, providing insights that inform Waabi’s internal strategy.
External Communications:
- Corporate Narrative: Collaborate on crafting Waabi’s strategic narrative to ensure consistency across investor relations, media, and public relations efforts.
- Board & Executive Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior leadership, providing strategic recommendations and updates.
- Media & PR Support: Assist in managing external communications related to corporate development and investor relations.
Strategic Projects:
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with the executive team to shape corporate strategy, lead special projects, and assess new business opportunities.
- Thought Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, developing strategies and translating business objectives into actionable initiatives.
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development, with a focus on the technology sector.
- Bachelor’s degree or MBA (or equivalent experience).
- Proven track record of leading and executing strategic investments / M&A.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in investor relations.
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong expertise in financial analysis and driving end to end deal execution.
- High attention to detail, strong business acumen.
- Ability to work collaboratively and drive results with senior leadership.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and work independently.
- Curious, fast learner with a data-driven approach.
The US yearly salary range for this role is: $132,000 - $255,500 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi's yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. The salary base range is reflective of the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.
Perks/Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and equity awards.
- Health and Wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (for full-time employees only).
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Flexible hours and Work from Home support.
- Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals (when in office).
- Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.
- As we grow, this list continues to evolve!
Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!
Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, caregiver status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.
