Job description
We’re transforming the grocery industry
At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers.
Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table.
Instacart is a Flex First team
There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work.
Overview
About the Role
The Investor Relations Director will play a pivotal role in expanding Instacart’s investor relations program. This includes collaborating with internal teams and engaging with research analysts and investors to effectively communicate our business strategy, financial performance, and competitive advantages.
About the Team
Instacart’s Investor Relations team thrives on collaboration and strategic thinking, overseeing the company’s earnings process and ensuring consistency and efficiency across corporate disclosures and internal workflows. The team values teamwork, professional growth, and fostering a positive work environment.
About the Job
- Prepare key investor materials including the shareholder letter, opening remarks, presentations, Q&A preparation, and more.
- Analyze industry trends, competitor performance, and valuation metrics to provide insights and perspectives from the investment community to senior leadership.
- Collect, analyze, and present feedback from investors and analysts, monitor stock performance, and conduct periodic ownership analysis.
- Track consensus estimates, identify key drivers of changes, and assess potential implications relative to our business outlook.
- Engage with analysts and investors to communicate Instacart’s investment thesis, business strategy, and financial model.
- Support external shareholder engagement activities, including roadshows, meetings, and conference participation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and aligned external and internal communications.
- Work with partners across the company to analyze financial data, key statistics, and business results to strengthen our IR narrative.
- Serve as a primary liaison for stakeholders, maintaining open communication and achieving investor relations objectives.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+ years of finance experience.
- Previous investor relations experience.
- Executive polish and presence to effectively communicate with senior management and external stakeholders.
- Results-driven and influential leader with a proven track record of driving impact through cross-functional business partnerships.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial and business information clearly and concisely.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading calls and meetings with research analysts and investors.
- Experience with building investor relations programs at newly public companies.
- Deep understanding of consumer technology, ecommerce/retail and/or advertising/CPG industries.
- Strong foundation in finance and accounting, including early career experience in investment banking, consulting, or corporate/strategic finance.
- MBA or CFA designation.
Key Personal Attributes:
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, operating with a sense of urgency while maintaining adaptability and focus on long-term objectives.
- Highly motivated and creative individual who thinks strategically and pragmatically, being proactive in anticipating needs of senior management.
- A people-first leader who values team building as well as a fun and inspiring work environment.
Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here.
Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here.
For US based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below.
CA, NY, CT, NJ
$243,000—$270,000 USD
WA
$233,000—$259,000 USD
OR, DE, ME, MA, MD, NH, RI, VT, DC, PA, VA, CO, TX, IL, HI
$223,000—$248,000 USD
All other states
$202,000—$224,000 USD
