Head of Investor Relations

About PolymarketPolymarket is the world's largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized "house," Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future.We're growing fast — both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.About the RolePolymarket is looking for an Investor Relations & Fundraising Operations lead to sit inside the CEO Office and own the operational infrastructure behind our fundraising and capital formation function. You'll work directly with the CEO to quarterback active raises, keep LP and VC relationships organized and well-informed, and ensure the back-office side of fundraising runs without friction. The mandate is straightforward: the CEO should not be spending time on fundraising logistics — that's your job.You'll own the tracker, the deck, the investor updates, the filings calendar, and the data requests that come in from existing investors — serving as the connective tissue between the CEO, the data team, legal, and the investor base. This is not a figurehead role. You won't be closing deals or leading investor meetings solo, but you will be in the room and need to be credible when you are. The right person has done this work before and can operate without hand-holding.What You'll DoOwn and maintain the fundraise tracker across all active investor conversations, keeping deal stages, follow-up dates, and contact details current at all timesBuild and refine pitch decks for fundraising rounds and LP meetings, working closely with the CEO to reflect the latest narrative and dataDraft and send quarterly investor updates using a standardized template — writing clearly and concisely so LPs and VCs feel informed and confident between touchpointsCoordinate with the data team to fulfill incoming investor data requests, packaging financial and operational metrics accurately and on a reasonable timelineManage the filings calendar and ensure all regulatory submissions are completed on time, flagging upcoming deadlines well in advanceMap and maintain a structured CRM of LP and VC relationships, tracking warm paths and identifying high-value targets for future raisesPrepare the CEO for investor meetings by pulling together relevant context, recent data, and open questions from prior conversationsWhat We're Looking For4+ years of direct experience in investor relations, fundraising operations, or a capital markets role where you personally owned the logistics of a raise — not just supported it from a distanceHands-on experience managing a fundraise tracker, building pitch decks, and coordinating diligence materials without needing senior leadership to manage the process for youStrong written communication skills — your investor updates should be clear, tight, and reflect well on the company without revision from the CEO every cycleWorking knowledge of how regulatory filings work in the context of private fundraising, including familiarity with relevant deadlines and submission processesComfortable pulling, interpreting, and packaging financial and operational data for investor audiences — you know what good output looks likePresentable and credible in investor settings — you will be in meetings and on calls and need to hold your ownOrganized to an unusual degree — you are the person who catches what falls through the cracks, not the person who needs to be reminded(Plus) Prior experience at a high-growth startup or fintech where the fundraising environment was fast-moving and ambiguous(Plus) Existing relationships with VCs or LPs active in the crypto or consumer fintech space(Plus) Familiarity with CRM tools like Affinity or similar platforms used for relationship tracking in a VC or LP contextBenefitsCompetitive salary & equityUnlimited PTOFull Health, Vision, & Dental coverage401k matchHardware setup: new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessoriesLocationNew YorkEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentCEO Office