About Altruist
Altruist is the modern custodian built exclusively for independent financial advisors that combines a self-clearing brokerage firm with intuitive software for account opening, trading, reporting, and billing — all in one streamlined solution. Financial advisors across the U.S. have partnered with Altruist to reduce costs, save time, grow their business, and provide better outcomes for their clients. Our mission is to make financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to everyone — but we can’t do it alone. We’re seeking exceptional talent to join our team. That’s where you come in!
If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo and making a meaningful impact in the financial advice industry, we’d love to meet you!
But first, our values
Kindness - Kindness doesn’t just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Brilliance - Humility is the skill we’re most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one.
Grit - When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it’s hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles.
The opportunity
Altruist is entering a transformative phase of growth, and we’re looking for a Senior Communications Manager to help propel us into our next chapter. Reporting to the VP of Marketing, this role will focus on executive communications—amplifying the voice and visibility of Altruist’s C-suite through thought leadership, media engagement, and industry presence. You’ll also lead key external communications initiatives that support Altruist’s broader narrative across earned, owned, and shared channels.
Your impact
- Build and lead an integrated communications strategy that positions Altruist as a category-defining brand.
- Establish and expand the executive bench’s influence across owned and earned media—identifying, securing, and executing a pipeline of high-impact speaking and thought leadership opportunities that share Altruist’s story, grow community, and build trust with key audiences.
- Develop Altruist’s corporate messaging architecture and produce high-impact written materials—including press releases, messaging frameworks, media Q&As, bylines, and other core content—that bring our narrative to life in a differentiated and consistent way.
- Grow Altruist’s presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit, and other key platforms by partnering with the Social Media team to align on content strategy, amplify executive and brand storytelling, and uncover new opportunities to engage and expand our audience.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key media, particularly in business, tech, and fintech, to secure high-quality earned coverage.
- Oversee our PR agency of record, including day-to-day coordination, strategic planning, initiative delivery, budget management, and performance tracking.
What you bring
- Experience - 7–8+ years of experience in public relations or communications, ideally within fintech, SaaS, or financial services. You’ve worked in-house or at an agency and know how to translate strategy into impactful execution.
- Strong experience developing and executing executive visibility programs—including thought leadership, speaking opportunities, and media placement—with a clear understanding of how to amplify executive voices across social and digital platforms, especially LinkedIn.
- Strong storytelling and content development skills, with the ability to write and edit across formats—press releases, Q&As, bylines, social copy, and internal messaging.
- Experienced in managing communications within regulated industries, with the discretion to navigate sensitive topics and the confidence to engage with media—particularly across business, tech, and fintech outlets—while supporting spokespeople and managing press interactions.
- Education - Ideally looking for a B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Advertising, etc.
- Technical aptitude - You’re technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern tech stacks
- Ownership - The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable.
- Superb communication - Intentional dialogue is a superpower. You listen as well as you share your perspective with others.
- Resilience - We’re inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along the way.
- Assurance - Your confidence is brilliant, yet ego-less. You possess a strong knowledge base, the ability to discover the unknown, and are open to differing perspectives.
- Creative problem solving - Identifying the problem is simply not enough. You’re instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks.
What we bring
Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best.
- A hybrid work schedule for most positions to promote strong, in-person collaboration and a healthy work-life-balance.
- Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity.
- Competitive pay, as well as equity for eligible positions
- Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401k savings plan with matching contributions and immediate vesting
- Generous paid parental leave
- Professional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employee
- Physical and emotional wellness programs that nurture both your mind and body
- Company perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, entertainment and travel, etc.)
- Financial guidance program (includes counseling on navigating debt, tracking personal spend, saving and planning goals, home-purchasing preparedness, etc.)
Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package along with equity in the form of Stock Options (ISOs) for eligible roles. For salaried positions, a salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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Altruist Culver City, California, USA Office
Our stunning and expansive headquarters is central to all of Los Angeles and just a short walk away from historic downtown Culver City's endless restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. As an added bonus, it's just a block from the Metro Expo Line for commuters!
Altruist Costa Mesa, California, USA Office
Our beautiful Costa Mesa office is nestled in a trendy neighborhood next to a dog-friendly brewery and just across the street from all of the coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and shops the LAB Anti-Mall has to offer.
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