Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Nextdoor (NYSE: NXDR) is the essential neighborhood network that connects over 340,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries. Neighbors, public agencies, and businesses use Nextdoor to share news and foster local community at scale.

As the Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development, you will serve as a key strategic partner to the CFO and CEO. You will own and evolve Nextdoor’s equity narrative, deepen engagement with the investment community, and play a central role in evaluating and executing strategic initiatives that enhance long‑term shareholder value.

This role is ideal for a leader who combines deep public‑company investor relations experience with financial acumen and strategic judgment in consumer internet, marketplace, or advertising‑driven businesses.

• Lead all aspects of Nextdoor’s investor relations strategy and execution
• Shape and articulate a clear, differentiated long‑term equity narrative aligned with company strategy
• Prepare and guide senior leadership for earnings calls, investor conferences, roadshows, and shareholder engagement
• Develop strong relationships with investors, analysts, and key market stakeholders
• Analyze shareholder composition, investor feedback, peer performance, valuation dynamics, and market sentiment
• Ensure consistency and credibility across earnings materials, investor presentations, and public disclosures
• Partner closely with Legal, Communications, and Finance to ensure best‑in‑class disclosure practices and compliance

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and CFO on long‑term business model optimization and strategic priorities
• Identify and evaluate third‑party growth opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments
• Lead high‑impact transactions end‑to‑end, including strategic assessment, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, and negotiation
• Partner cross‑functionally to assess the value‑creation potential of new initiatives, support integration planning, and ensure accountability for post‑transaction value realization
• Translate strategic initiatives into clear investor messaging and measurable KPIs

• Partner with the CFO and executive team on capital allocation strategy across growth investments, operating discipline, and balance sheet management
• Provide analytical support on return frameworks and long‑term financial targets
• Support Board materials related to strategy, capital allocation, and corporate development
• Help build and mentor talent within the broader Finance organization

• 12 to 15+ years of experience across Investor Relations, investment banking, equity research, corporate strategy, private equity, or corporate development
• Direct experience leading a senior role in Investor Relations at a publicly traded company
• Strong understanding of consumer internet, digital advertising, marketplace, or platform business models
• Ideally, strong familiarity with SaaS and advertising KPIs and public market valuation frameworks
• Demonstrated experience evaluating corporate development opportunities
• Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills
• Executive presence and ability to engage credibly with sophisticated public market investors
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and cross‑functional influence
• High integrity and ability to operate with discretion in a public‑company environment
• Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done

The starting salary for this role is expected to range from $300,000 to $350,000 on an annualized basis, varying by geographic location. An equity grant will be awarded, with quarterly vesting and a first vest date within three months of the start date. Benefits include a variety of health plans, a 100% covered employee‑only plan option, and a One Medical membership for concierge care.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Nextdoor does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other trait that unfairly targets a group of people. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.