About the position

Altruist is entering an exciting phase, and we’re looking for a Director of Product to join our Trading Team. As the Director of Product at Altruist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, strategy, and direction of our trading product portfolio. This role requires a unique blend of business acumen, leadership skills, and deep understanding of technology and user experiences. You will collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring our products meet market needs and drive the company’s growth and strategic goals.

Please note: this is a hybrid role with on-site requirements of 3x per week in our Culver City office and we will not be considering remote candidates at this time.

What you’ll do

• Product Vision and Strategy
  • Define, communicate, and champion the trading product vision and roadmap.
  • Ensure alignment of the product strategy with the company’s strategic objectives and growth targets.
• Team Leadership
  • Hire, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing product managers.
  • Foster a collaborative culture, inspiring the team to deliver their best work.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure seamless product development and launch.
  • Represent the product team in executive discussions, presenting product plans and performance metrics.
• Market Insights
  • Continuously gather and analyze market data, competitive insights, and customer feedback to inform product decisions.
  • Validate product ideas through prototyping, market testing, and customer feedback.
• Product Execution
  • Oversee all stages of the product life-cycle, from ideation through launch and iteration.
  • Ensure that products are delivered on time, on budget, and meet quality standards.
• Performance Metrics
  • Define and track key product performance metrics, making data-driven decisions.
  • Conduct regular reviews to assess product performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Risk Management
  • Anticipate and mitigate potential challenges or roadblocks in the product development process.
  • Address and resolve any issues that may affect product success.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Keep internal stakeholders informed about product development progress, challenges, and successes.
  • Regularly update executive leadership on product performance and strategic alignment.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the product team.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

What you’ll bring

• Ten years of product management experience, with five years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering successful B2B/B2C products to market.
• Familiarity with fintech trading solutions for equities, options, mutual funds and fixed income.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.