Investor Relations Manager – Capital Markets, Strategic Research

Higgsfield AI

. Build and manage relationships with investment bankers, equity and thematic research analysts, institutional and private-market investors, hedge funds, and other influential capital markets stakeholders .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $175,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in investor relations and capital markets communications, with a strong focus on building relationships and translating complex technology narratives into investment theses. Proficient in engaging with senior executives and cross-functional teams to drive measurable outcomes in the evolving landscape of Creative AI and related sectors.

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Investor RelationsCapital Markets CommunicationsRelationship ManagementMarket IntelligenceCreative AI Expertise

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Hard Skills

Equity ResearchStrategic Financial CommunicationsMarket Framework DevelopmentCompetitive PositioningTotal Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationRelationship-DrivenCollaborative TeamworkAdaptability in Fast-Moving Environments

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingThematic ResearchCreative IndustriesAI InfrastructureCreator EconomyAdvertisingHigh-Growth Technology Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage relationships with investment bankers, equity and thematic research analysts, institutional and private-market investors, hedge funds, and other influential capital markets stakeholders
Establish a systematic engagement program with research teams at leading investment banks
Develop a regular cadence of analyst briefings, executive conversations, and relationship-building across Wall Street
Track research covering Creative AI, generative video, the creator economy, advertising, media, AI infrastructure, and adjacent markets
Provide analysts with market intelligence, data, executive access, and informed perspectives on AI’s transformation of creative industries
Educate analysts and bankers on the size and structure of the Creative AI opportunity and its total addressable market
Identify sector reports and research initiatives where Higgsfield can provide insight and contribute to investment theses
Create opportunities for earned inclusion of Higgsfield in thematic and sector research
Identify opportunities to collaborate on or co-commission credible research while distinguishing sponsored research from independent analyst coverage
Partner with leadership, communications, and finance to develop data, market frameworks, benchmarks, and narratives
Track analyst and banking relationships, engagements, reports, research themes, and outcomes
Build a strategy for converting relationships into tangible outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–6+ years of experience in investor relations, investment banking, equity research, capital markets communications, strategic financial communications, or a closely related field
Strong understanding of how Wall Street research is produced and how relationships with analysts and investment banks are built
Ability to discuss TAM, industry structure, competitive positioning, and technological disruption with sophisticated financial audiences
Ability to translate a fast-moving technology story into a credible capital markets thesis without turning it into marketing language
Highly relationship-driven while remaining focused on measurable outcomes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where the category, company, and market narrative are evolving quickly
Existing relationships across investment banks, equity research analysts, institutional investors, or the broader capital markets community
Experience covering or working within AI, technology, internet, media, advertising, the creator economy, or high-growth private technology companies
Experience working with thematic or sector research and understanding how emerging technology categories become incorporated into broader investment theses
Experience helping position a private, high-growth company with sophisticated financial audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible; may participate in the Company's discretionary annual bonus program
Eligible to participate in the company’s stock option program
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Additional benefits and perks
Opportunity to work on ambitious AI products alongside an experienced, fast-moving, international team
Significant ownership, direct impact, and opportunities for professional growth
Hybrid work arrangement with remote work on remaining days