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 — butwe 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.

Altruist is entering an exciting phase and we are looking for an organized and resourceful individual who can own the calendar of our CEO and help protect his time. This person will have the ability to prioritize tasks, make sound judgment calls, and is eager to play a key role in a complex, growing, disruptive business.

This position will be onsite at our Culver City office.

What you’ll do

Work directly with the CEO to support and manage his schedule and all day to day administrative responsibilities
Provide calendar support to the executive team as needed, especially when meetings also involve the CEO
Manage the CEO’s inbox, ensuring critical messages are reviewed in timely manner and do not “get buried”
Evaluate and prioritize meeting requests from internal and external stakeholders and respond accordingly
Draft, review and send communications on behalf of the Executive team
Own and manage both internal and external scheduling(e.g., weekly business updates, All Hands, Board meetings)
Coordinate travel arrangements and restaurant reservations when necessary
Maintain confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion

What you’ll bring

Minimum 5 years of experience supporting C-level executives
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with Board members, advisors, and clients in a professional manner
Strong critical thinking
Impeccable organizational skills and time management
Ability to function autonomously in a fast paced environment
Google Suite experience
Previous fintech or startup experience preferred but not required

Los Angeles, CA salary range

$96,000—$141,000 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 to promote strong, in-person collaboration and a healthy work-life-balance.
Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity. Employees get to enjoy free parking and EV charging, cold-brew and kombucha on tap, a fully stocked pantry with snacks, etc.
Competitive salary and equity packages
Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans
401k savings plan with matching contributions and immediate vesting
Flexible PTO so you can satisfy your passions outside of work
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). 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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