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 in the midst of an exceptional growth phase and we’re excited to hire a Senior Product Designer to join our growing Product Design team. As a Senior Product Designer, you will play a key role in shaping our mission, vision, and strategy by deeply understanding both user and business needs. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll design intuitive, scalable systems that simplify complex workflows, such as trading, into intuitive experiences for financial advisors. You’ll be a driving force in creating an industry-leading trading experience for RIAs, while also ensuring that the platform evolves with the needs of both users and the business.
Your impact
- Work closely with Product and Engineering to visualize a revolutionary new platform for financial advisors and their clients
- Work closely with the Trading team to build an industry-leading trading experience for RIAs
- Build detailed product flows, including error states and edge casesDesign for both desktop and mobile
- Apply data, research, and customer insights to design decisions
- Align with product and engineering to determine what success means for a given initiative
- Own the end-to-end design from ideation and research to executionIterate quickly through mockups and clickable prototypes that may range in fidelity and functionality
- Work within defined timelines to prioritize your work for maximum impact
- Work within our existing styles and design system to create a cohesive experience
What you bring
- Experience - 5+ years of experience working as a Product Designer; at a B2B financial services, fintech, or SaaS organization
- Strong UX, visual design, and product thinking skills
- Comfort with an iterative design process using quantitative and qualitative data to inform design and product improvements
- A love for testing prototypes to create seamless, intuitive user experiences
- Education - Ideally looking for a B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Product Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a design related field.
- Technical aptitude - You’re technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern tech stacks and prototyping tools (i.e., Figma, Google Suite, Slack, etc.)
- 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.
- Bonus points if you bring
- Experience designing for trading platforms
- Experience working with complex data and creating data visualizations
Los Angeles, CA salary range
$136,000—$181,000 USD
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.
Top Skills
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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