THE ROLE
The Senior Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations is a new high-impact, cross-functional leadership role reporting to Eventbrite’s Chief Financial Officer. This role will serve as a trusted advisor and force multiplier for the CFO, leading initiatives across Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations. In addition to working day to day with the CFO, this position will engage regularly with the Eventbrite Executive leadership team and will partner closely with other members of the Finance leadership team, including the VP of FP&A, VP Corporate Controller, VP Chief Risk Officer, Senior Director of Global Treasury, and Director of Tax.
YOU WILL
Investor Relations
- Own the quarterly earnings process, including messaging, earnings call preparation, investor presentations, and Q&A preparation for CEO and CFO.
- Shape the company’s investor relations narrative, ensuring a compelling, data-driven story for investors and analysts.
- Develop materials for investor conferences, roadshows, and board meetings, supporting the CEO and CFO in external engagements.
- Track investor sentiment, competitor earnings, and market trends to inform investor messaging and corporate strategy.
- Create a comprehensive strategy for expanding the investor base, including proactive targeting and selective outreach.
Corporate Strategy & New Growth Initiatives
- Drive the company’s long-term corporate strategy, working closely with the CFO and executive team to define growth priorities.
- Identify and create business plans for new growth and monetization opportunities to accelerate revenue growth and gain market share.
- Develop data-driven frameworks to assess return on investment (ROI) and optimizing resource allocation.
- Evaluate and monetize the company’s vast and valuable data assets, identifying strategic ways to unlock additional business value.
Corporate Development
- Source, evaluate, and execute M&A and investment opportunities, leading strategic assessments, valuation analysis, and due diligence.
- Develop detailed financial models and scenario analyses to assess potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investments.
- Support capital markets activities, including capital raising and shareholder return strategies.
Complex Financial Modeling, Strategic Analytics & Competitive Intelligence
- Perform complex financial modeling and scenario analysis to support executive decision-making.
- Develop robust analytical frameworks that provide financial and operational insights to drive business performance and optimize capital deployment.
- Provide unbiased and comprehensive assessments of market and industry trends and serve as a source of truth for competitive intelligence.
THE SKILLSET
- 10+ years of total work experience, including 4+ years of investment banking experience at a top-tier firm and 2+ years of investor relations experience.
- Additional experience in Corporate Strategy, Corporate Development, Strategic Finance and/or Private Equity preferred.
- Deep understanding of complex financial modeling, valuation, corporate finance and capital markets.
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to structure complex problems and drive data-driven decision-making.
- Exceptional ability to effectively communicate complex financial analysis clearly and crisply for executive audiences and across business units.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders
- Significant experience engaging directly with senior executives and external stakeholders (partners, investors, etc.).
- Significant experience managing high-performing teams and developing top-tier talent.
At Eventbrite everyone is invited to be their whole self and we cultivate an environment to make sure that is feasible throughout the entirety of an individual's time at Eventbrite. We are committed to providing competitive, valuable and meaningful benefits and experiences for our employees to ensure we meet them where they are in life.
Cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where all people are invited and belong is our top priority.
Employees can participate in resource groups and we offer global programming and training throughout the year to support a diverse and inclusive workplace. Read more about our Diversity and Inclusion work for our team, culture, and community.
BENEFITS
We offer comprehensive benefits and a wellness package above and beyond standard medical benefits to support our Britelings’ lifestyle.
Eventbrite's global benefit programs are designed to meet you where you are by offering resources and support for your health, well-being, finances, and family. This includes support in a remote environment, wellness allowance, Carrot family planning benefit, Origin Financial Planning service, and other offerings to ease the mind and body like Modern Health and BriteBreaks (generally the first Friday of every month off).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
At Eventbrite, we are dedicated to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities and experiences to apply, and we make employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected characteristic.
If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
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