Job description
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.
The opportunity
Altruist is in the midst of an exceptional growth phase and we’re excited to hire a Product Management Intern for Summer 2026 to join our growing Investment Product team. As a Product Management Intern on the Trading, Portfolio Management, or Rebalancing teams at Altruist, you will gain hands-on experience in driving product innovation for a key area of our business. In our 10 week internship program, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, operations, and compliance, to develop and enhance features that streamline trading workflows, improve portfolio management capabilities, and ensure efficient rebalancing. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of the financial services industry while working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Your impact
- Assist in defining and refining the product vision, roadmap, and strategy for trading, portfolio management, and rebalancing features.
- Work closely with product managers to conduct market research, gather user feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Collaborate with the engineering and design teams to ensure successful product development, testing, and deployment.
- Support product launch activities, including user documentation, training materials, and client communication.
- Analyze data and user behavior to assess the impact of new product features and identify areas for further optimization.
- Assist in creating detailed product requirement documents (PRDs) and user stories to guide the development process.
- Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Provide support in user acceptance testing (UAT) and help ensure product quality and reliability.
What you bring
- Experience- At least one previous Product Management Internships or Software Engineering Internship, preferably at a startup and/or a FinTech company.
- Education - Ideally looking for a B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar.
- Technical aptitude - You’re technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern technology
- 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 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
- Basic understanding of financial markets, investment products, and custodial services is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on user experience and product quality.
- Experience in data analysis using tools such as Excel, SQL, or Python is an advantage.
Los Angeles, CA salary range
$48.41—$48.41 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.
