Alpha IR Talent, a subsidiary of Alpha IR Group, has been retained by Slate Auto, a fast-paced EV startup headquartered in metro Michigan, to identify a highly strategic, analytical, and relationship-driven Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development.
As the company enters its next phase of growth, this individual will play a critical role in fundraising initiatives, strategic partnerships, investor engagement, and cross-functional corporate initiatives that support Slate’s long-term business objectives. Working closely with executive leadership, Board members, investors, advisors, and operating teams, the successful candidate will help drive strategic decision-making, support capital raising activities, strengthen investor engagement, and help position the company for its next stage of growth, including public company readiness.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Corporate Development & Strategic Initiatives
- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate and execute strategic growth initiatives and partnership opportunities across the automotive, EV, mobility, manufacturing, and technology ecosystem.
- Support corporate strategy through market research, competitive analysis, industry benchmarking, and strategic business assessments.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve organizational alignment and support long-term business objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, helping identify strategic risks, priorities, and growth opportunities.
Fundraising & Investor Relations
- Lead investor relations activities and serve as a primary interface with current and prospective investors, financial institutions, strategic partners, advisors, and transaction teams.
- Support equity and debt fundraising initiatives, including investor outreach, financial analysis, due diligence coordination, data room management, presentation development, and transaction execution.
- Develop executive-level materials including investor presentations, Board materials, strategic analyses, business updates, and partnership proposals.
- Coordinate diligence activities across fundraising and strategic transactions while ensuring timely, accurate delivery of information.
- Lead activities supporting the company’s public company readiness initiatives.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution
- Collaborate across finance, operations, engineering, legal, supply chain, and executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives.
- Manage multiple high-impact workstreams simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in Investor Relations with exposure to public and private fundraising; experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Strategy, or Management Consulting is highly valued.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Experience supporting fundraising, strategic transactions, partnership development, and investor engagement.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership, Board members, investors, advisors, and external stakeholders.
- Strong financial analysis, valuation, Excel, PowerPoint, and AI tool proficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.
- Automotive, EV, manufacturing, mobility, or technology industry experience preferred.
- Willingness to travel as needed.