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Vice President, Investor Relations

Upwork is a public, AI-enabled global work marketplace connecting businesses with skilled independent talent across thousands of skills. The Vice President, Investor Relations will report to the CFO and lead the strategy, narrative, and engagement with investors, analysts, and financial media to build confidence in Upwork's growth trajectory and long-term vision.

Skills

  • Proven investor relations leadership at a public company, preferably in B2B, SaaS, or marketplace businesses.
  • Strong knowledge of capital markets, valuation, and financial modeling with ability to translate complex data into clear narratives.
  • Excellent presentation, writing, and media communication skills with polished executive presence.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Legal, Communications, and Product teams.
  • Comfort with roadshows, conference presentations, and one-on-one investor engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic investor relations program that articulates Upwork’s vision, strategy, and financial performance.
  • Craft investor messaging and materials aligned with company priorities, market trends, and competitive positioning.
  • Partner with the CFO and executive team on earnings preparation, scripts, Q&A, press releases, and guidance.
  • Serve as primary spokesperson to investors, analysts, and financial media, presenting with clarity and executive presence.
  • Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective institutional investors and long-term shareholders.
  • Manage investor relations infrastructure including earnings workflows, roadshows, conferences, and data systems.
  • Conduct competitor and market intelligence analysis and surface actionable insights for leadership.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.
  • MBA or advanced degree is preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Eligibility for annual bonus and long-term equity incentive program
  • Remote-first culture with physical office in Palo Alto
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October 30, 2025
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