Overview
Why Work at Rehlko
Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource energy that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko you have the freedom to identify, create and deliver solutions large and small that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer At Rehlko our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job Location:
Hybrid (3 days in office) in Glendale, WI
The Vice President of Investor Relations (VP IR) will build and lead the Company's investor relations function from the ground up and serve as the primary interface between the Company and the investment community. This role is critical to successfully establishing a credible, disciplined, and value-accretive investor narrative, maintaining existing relationships and leading the possible transition of the Company from private ownership to the public markets.
Targets
Strengthening existing relationships with investment community including debt providers, private equity ownership, and limited investment partners.
Leadership of investment optionality assessment and project management.
Successful completion of IPO if deemed primary path with on-time, compliant IR readiness milestones.
Post-IPO stabilization and credibility in first 24 quarters as a public company.
Growth in high-quality long-term institutional ownership (% of float).
Improvement in shareholder diversification and reduced ownership concentration risk.
Relative valuation performance vs. peer group (EV/EBITDA, P/E, FCF yield).
Successful build-out of IR team within planned timeline and budget.
Establishment of scalable IR processes and systems.
Specific Responsibilities
IPO & Capital Markets Readiness
Lead all investor relations workstreams related to IPO execution including:
Equity story development and messaging framework
S-1/registration statement drafting support (business narrative, KPIs, risk factors coordination)
Analyst education and investor targeting strategy
Roadshow preparation, investor materials and Q&A development
Partner with the CFO, legal, banking syndicate, and external advisors throughout the IPO process
Establish public-company-ready disclosure practices and communication cadence
Investor Communications & Messaging
Own the Company's equity story, investment thesis, and long-term value creation narrative.
Partner closely with Chief Brand Officer on aligned strategic messaging and delivery to employees and the investment community.
Prepare and manage all external investor communications including:
Earnings releases, scripts, and supplemental decks
Quarterly earnings calls and investor Q&A
Investor presentations, fact sheets, and IR website content
Ensure consistent, compliant, and transparent communication across all investor touchpoints.
Investor & Analyst Engagement
Serve as primary point of contact for institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and proxy advisory firms.
Build and maintain strong relationships with: long-only institutional investors, key sell-side research analysts, and existing shareholders (pre- and post-IPO).
Plan and execute investor days, non-deal roadshows (NDRs), conferences, and targeted investor meetings.
Implement shareholder analytics tools and monitor activism risk.
Governance Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with SEC disclosure requirements, Reg FD, and evolving ESG reporting standards.
Partner with legal and compliance teams to establish public-company governance practices.
Develop crisis communication protocols for market volatility, activist campaigns, and reputational risks.
Internal Alignment & Leadership
Educate executives and Board on investor expectations, disclosure obligations, and earnings call best practices.
Align IR strategy with finance, legal, marketing, and operations for consistent messaging.
Build and lead a high-performing IR team and scalable processes.
IR Infrastructure & Team Build-Out
Build the investor relations function from scratch including:
Hiring and developing IR talent within company job architecture
Selecting and implementing IR systems and tools (CRM, targeting, web, earnings prep)
Establishing internal processes, calendars, and controls
Market Intelligence & Feedback Loop
Monitor investor sentiment, trading dynamics, peer performance, and valuation drivers.
Provide regular feedback to executive leadership and the Board on:
Shareholder base evolution
Market perception and concerns
Relative valuation and investor positioning
Support capital allocation messaging, M&A communications, and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
12 years of experience in investor relations, equity capital markets, investment banking, or equity research
Bachelor's degree is required
Direct experience taking a private company public (IPO)
Proven experience building an investor relations function from scratch
Deep understanding of: equity markets and institutional investor behavior
Financial statements, KPIs, and valuation methodologies
SEC disclosure and public company governance
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong executive presence with the ability to engage credibly with investors, analysts, and Board members
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a PE-backed company transitioning to public markets
Prior sector experience relevant to the Company's industry
Existing relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts
MBA or CFA strongly preferred
The Salary range for this position is $238,300 - $316,450; specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by factors including experience, education, and work location.
About Us Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, creativity, and commitment to our associates and communities along with competitive benefits and a purpose: creating an energy resilient world for a better future. Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence shape how we work. Learn more about Rehlko. We offer a benefits package including competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more.
Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Rehlko complies with all applicable provisions of the ADA and related laws. If you require an accommodation in the application process or during employment, please contact Rehlko, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Our Values Curiosity — Seek, learn, share
Trust — Go farther together
Pace — Focus to go faster
Excellence — Find the win every day
Required Experience:
Exec
Job Location Glendale, Wisconsin, USA
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Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource energy that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko you have the freedom to identify, create and deliver solutions large and small that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer At Rehlko our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job Location:
Hybrid (3 days in office) in Glendale, WI
The Vice President of Investor Relations (VP IR) will build and lead the Company's investor relations function from the ground up and serve as the primary interface between the Company and the investment community. This role is critical to successfully establishing a credible, disciplined, and value-accretive investor narrative, maintaining existing relationships and leading the possible transition of the Company from private ownership to the public markets.
Targets
Strengthening existing relationships with investment community including debt providers, private equity ownership, and limited investment partners.
Leadership of investment optionality assessment and project management.
Successful completion of IPO if deemed primary path with on-time, compliant IR readiness milestones.
Post-IPO stabilization and credibility in first 24 quarters as a public company.
Growth in high-quality long-term institutional ownership (% of float).
Improvement in shareholder diversification and reduced ownership concentration risk.
Relative valuation performance vs. peer group (EV/EBITDA, P/E, FCF yield).
Successful build-out of IR team within planned timeline and budget.
Establishment of scalable IR processes and systems.
Specific Responsibilities
IPO & Capital Markets Readiness
Lead all investor relations workstreams related to IPO execution including:
Equity story development and messaging framework
S-1/registration statement drafting support (business narrative, KPIs, risk factors coordination)
Analyst education and investor targeting strategy
Roadshow preparation, investor materials and Q&A development
Partner with the CFO, legal, banking syndicate, and external advisors throughout the IPO process
Establish public-company-ready disclosure practices and communication cadence
Investor Communications & Messaging
Own the Company's equity story, investment thesis, and long-term value creation narrative.
Partner closely with Chief Brand Officer on aligned strategic messaging and delivery to employees and the investment community.
Prepare and manage all external investor communications including:
Earnings releases, scripts, and supplemental decks
Quarterly earnings calls and investor Q&A
Investor presentations, fact sheets, and IR website content
Ensure consistent, compliant, and transparent communication across all investor touchpoints.
Investor & Analyst Engagement
Serve as primary point of contact for institutional investors, sell-side analysts, and proxy advisory firms.
Build and maintain strong relationships with: long-only institutional investors, key sell-side research analysts, and existing shareholders (pre- and post-IPO).
Plan and execute investor days, non-deal roadshows (NDRs), conferences, and targeted investor meetings.
Implement shareholder analytics tools and monitor activism risk.
Governance Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with SEC disclosure requirements, Reg FD, and evolving ESG reporting standards.
Partner with legal and compliance teams to establish public-company governance practices.
Develop crisis communication protocols for market volatility, activist campaigns, and reputational risks.
Internal Alignment & Leadership
Educate executives and Board on investor expectations, disclosure obligations, and earnings call best practices.
Align IR strategy with finance, legal, marketing, and operations for consistent messaging.
Build and lead a high-performing IR team and scalable processes.
IR Infrastructure & Team Build-Out
Build the investor relations function from scratch including:
Hiring and developing IR talent within company job architecture
Selecting and implementing IR systems and tools (CRM, targeting, web, earnings prep)
Establishing internal processes, calendars, and controls
Market Intelligence & Feedback Loop
Monitor investor sentiment, trading dynamics, peer performance, and valuation drivers.
Provide regular feedback to executive leadership and the Board on:
Shareholder base evolution
Market perception and concerns
Relative valuation and investor positioning
Support capital allocation messaging, M&A communications, and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
12 years of experience in investor relations, equity capital markets, investment banking, or equity research
Bachelor's degree is required
Direct experience taking a private company public (IPO)
Proven experience building an investor relations function from scratch
Deep understanding of: equity markets and institutional investor behavior
Financial statements, KPIs, and valuation methodologies
SEC disclosure and public company governance
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong executive presence with the ability to engage credibly with investors, analysts, and Board members
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a PE-backed company transitioning to public markets
Prior sector experience relevant to the Company's industry
Existing relationships with institutional investors and sell-side analysts
MBA or CFA strongly preferred
The Salary range for this position is $238,300 - $316,450; specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by factors including experience, education, and work location.
About Us Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, creativity, and commitment to our associates and communities along with competitive benefits and a purpose: creating an energy resilient world for a better future. Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence shape how we work. Learn more about Rehlko. We offer a benefits package including competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more.
Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Rehlko complies with all applicable provisions of the ADA and related laws. If you require an accommodation in the application process or during employment, please contact Rehlko, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Our Values Curiosity — Seek, learn, share
Trust — Go farther together
Pace — Focus to go faster
Excellence — Find the win every day
Required Experience:
Exec
Job Location Glendale, Wisconsin, USA
#J-18808-Ljbffr