ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. FINANCE Rocket Lab’s Finance team is responsible for all financial transactions for the company, operating as a well-oiled machine to maximize the value of our work. Our Finance team are made up of planners, analysts and accountants, and manage our policies, compliance, and reporting. They’re the ones who keep our financial operations in check, always thinking ahead and taking care to meet all of our financial, business, and government obligations. They’re attentive, diligent, and meticulous, and are mission-critical to Rocket Lab. INVESTOR RELATIONS MANAGER As an Investor Relations Manager based at Rocket Lab’s Long Beach site, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s engagement with investors and analysts. You will ensure Rocket Lab’s financial performance, strategic initiatives, and long-term vision are communicated effectively, fostering relationships within the investment community. In this role, you will focus on aligning the company’s strategy, growth opportunities, and business objectives with clear, consistent messaging that drives understanding and support among investors and analysts. To excel in this position, you must be a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Join a driven team of pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space! WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: - Build a deep understanding of Company’s strategy, market position, operating initiatives and financial outlook and, over time, communicate directly with institutional shareholders. - Support quarterly earnings and other IR presentations, including drafting communication and preparing external earnings materials. - Provide recommendations on communications and outbound marketing. - Collaborate with marketing and public relations teams to ensure that consistent messaging is presented to analysts, institutional investors, and individual shareholders. - Understand, monitor, and analyze financial models used by analysts to value/evaluate the company. - Manage IR databases and CRM tools, including IR Insight by Nasdaq. - Assist in managing investor relations marketing activities including conferences, road shows and investor meetings. - Execute ad-hoc requests from senior leaders. YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s in a business or economics discipline. - 5+ years of corporate experience. Investor relations, investment management or equity research experience preferred. - Quantitative and financial modeling experience a must. - Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, as this position could require up to 25% travel. THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: - Master’s degree. - Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word and SharePoint Designer). - Experience with IR Insight by NASDAQ - High energy and a strong work ethic, outstanding communications and interpersonal skills and a deep knowledge of business and finance. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Self-starter with top-notch organizational skills. - Ability to multitask and work effectively under daily time constraints and in a fast-paced environment. - Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to follow through on multiple concurrent tasks. This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion. Base Pay Range (CA Only) $100,000 — $150,000 USD WHAT TO EXPECT We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here . Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.