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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 cant do it alone. Were seeking exceptional talent to join our team. Thats where you come in!

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 cant do it alone. Were seeking exceptional talent to join our team. Thats where you come in!

If youre passionate about challenging the status quo and making a meaningful impact in the financial advice industry, wed love to meet you!

But first, our values

Kindness - Kindness doesnt 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 were 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 its 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 were 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 communicationsamplifying the voice and visibility of Altruists C-suite through thought leadership, media engagement, and industry presence. Youll also lead key external communications initiatives that support Altruists 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 benchs influence across owned and earned mediaidentifying, securing, and executing a pipeline of high-impact speaking and thought leadership opportunities that share Altruists story, grow community, and build trust with key audiences.
• Develop Altruists corporate messaging architecture and produce high-impact written materialsincluding press releases, messaging frameworks, media Q&As, bylines, and other core contentthat bring our narrative to life in a differentiated and consistent way.
• Grow Altruists 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 - 78+ years of experience in public relations or communications, ideally within fintech, SaaS, or financial services. Youve worked in-house or at an agency and know how to translate strategy into impactful execution.
• Strong experience developing and executing executive visibility programsincluding thought leadership, speaking opportunities, and media placementwith 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 formatspress 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 mediaparticularly across business, tech, and fintech outletswhile 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 - Youre 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 - Were 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. Youre instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks.
  
  

San Francisco, CA salary range

$136,000$192,000 USD

What We Bring

Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture weve 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.

Dont 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 youre excited about this role, but your past experience doesnt 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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