Senior Director, Investor Relations

<p>As Marqeta's <strong>Senior Director, Investor Relations</strong>, you will lead and evolve the company's IR program during a pivotal period of growth and strategic transformation. Reporting directly to the SVP, Head of IR, you will serve as the primary architect of Marqeta's investment narrative and a trusted partner to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and the global investment community.</p> <p>You are a finance athlete — equally comfortable modeling the income statement, building earnings messaging, engaging with analysts and shareholders, and advising the C-suite on how the market is pricing Marqeta’s story. You bring intellectual horsepower, executive presence, and a deep command of what moves investor sentiment in the high-growth fintech and payments space. You translate Marqeta’s complex, multi-faceted platform business into a compelling and credible financial narrative — and you make every touchpoint with the Street count.</p> <p>While we work <a href="https://www.marqeta.com/blog/2022/05/10/flexible-first">Flexible First</a>, this role requires<strong><em> in-person presence at our Oakland office once a week</em></strong>. We’d love for you to join us!</p> <h2><strong>The Impact You’ll Have</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Earnings &amp; Disclosure: </strong>Lead preparation of all quarterly earnings materials — press releases, earnings supplements, CFO/CEO scripts, and Q&amp;A — with the rigor of an operator and the polish of a communicator.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> <li><strong>Investor Engagement: </strong>Serve as the company’s primary spokesperson with institutional investors and sell-side analysts. Own the investor conference strategy and calendar and investor day planning.</li> <li><strong>Equity Story &amp; Messaging: </strong>Partner with the CFO and CEO to develop and continuously refine Marqeta’s long-term investment thesis, messaging frameworks, and forward-looking financial narratives.</li> <li><strong>Shareholder Relations: </strong>Build and maintain deep, relationship-driven coverage across long-only funds, hedge funds, and index/passive holders. Lead 13F analysis and proactive outreach aligned to Marqeta’s strategic milestones.</li> <li><strong>Board &amp; Executive Reporting: </strong>Provide board-level reporting on shareholder composition, activist monitoring, peer benchmarking, and market sentiment. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on how the market is interpreting Marqeta’s results and strategy.</li> <li><strong>Competitive Intelligence: </strong>Monitor the payments and fintech landscape, synthesizing sell-side research and peer disclosures into actionable intelligence for senior leadership.</li> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Partnership: </strong>Partner closely with FP&amp;A, Legal, Accounting, and Corporate Communications to ensure consistency and accuracy across all investor-facing materials and public disclosures.</li> <li><strong>IR Function Development: </strong>Evaluate and implement processes, tools, and systems to professionalize and scale the IR function as the company grows, leveraging AI to enhance efficiency.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Who You Are</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Finance, economics, accounting, or related degree, with MBA or CFA noted as a plus.</li> <li>15+ years of progressive experience in investor relations, equity research, investment banking, FP&amp;A, or institutional investing — with a meaningful IR track record at a publicly traded company.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience as a finance athlete: someone who moves fluidly between financial modeling, narrative development, and executive-level communication.</li> <li>Familiarity with payments, fintech, or transaction-based business models</li> <li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial and technical concepts into clear, investor-grade language.</li> <li>Strong command of equity valuation methodologies, capital markets dynamics, and institutional investor behavior.</li> <li>Track record of building productive relationships with buy-side investors and sell-side analysts at a publicly traded company.</li> <li>High EQ, executive presence, and the gravitas to engage credibly with the Board, senior leadership, and the investment community.</li> <li>Proven ability to operate with discretion, independence, and sound judgment in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment.</li> <li>Bay Area based or willing to relocate; this role requires in-person engagement and regular travel.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Nice-To-Haves</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Experience at a publicly traded payments network, card issuer, or embedded finance company.</li> <li>Existing relationships with institutional investors and analysts covering fintech/payments equities.</li> <li>Experience managing an IR team</li> <li>Exposure to agentic commerce, stablecoins, or next-generation money movement trends.</li> <li>MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced credential.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Your Manager</strong></h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-barkema-a555755/">Sarah Barkema - SVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Head of Investor Relations</a></li> </ul> <h2><strong>Typical Process</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Application Submission</li> <li>Recruiter video call</li> <li>Hiring manager video call</li> <li>Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 3, 45 min calls</li> <li>In office Finalist Interview&nbsp;</li> <li>Offer!</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong></h2> <p>Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:</p> <ul> <li><strong>National</strong>: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.</li> <li><strong>Premium</strong>: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA</li> <li><strong>Premium Plus</strong>: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.</li> </ul> <p>Visit <a href="https://www.marqeta.com/company/salaryzones">this page</a> or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.</p> <p>When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire <strong>base salary</strong> range for this position is:</p> <ul> <li>National: $217,800 - $272,200</li> <li>Premium: $235,700 - $294,600</li> <li>Premium Plus: $256,200 - $320,200</li> </ul> <p>We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.</p> <p>Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers</p> <ul> <li>Multiple health insurance options</li> <li>Flexible time off – take what you need</li> <li>Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions</li> <li>Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program</li> <li>Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave</li> <li>Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice</li> <li>Monthly stipend to support our remote work model</li> <li>Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development</li> <li>Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive</li> </ul>