Job Description
About Altruist
Altruist is transforming the multi-trillion dollar wealth management industry by building an AI platform for wealth professionals. We partner with financial advisors nationwide, empowering them to grow, optimize time and resources, and deliver superior outcomes for their clients.
We're looking for exceptional talent to help us achieve our mission of making financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to all. If you're passionate about challenging the status quo and want to do the most important work of your life, 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 Solutions Engineer to join our growing Enterprise team.
Your impact
Collaborate closely with Product Director, Enterprise and Sales Director, Enterprise to develop and continuously refine a GTM strategy for the Enterprise segment.
Drive sales execution by partnering with the Client Development team throughout the sales cycle from early discovery through close developing a consultative, solution approach, answering technical questions, delivering customized demos and presentations, and bringing in SMEs as needed into the process
Lead end-to-end implementation and onboarding process of new enterprise clients; ensuring a smooth handoff from sales, managing technical requirements and gathering, coordinating integrations, etc.
Develop a deep understanding of the Altruist platform to be able to demo and speak to various capabilities
Stay informed on the technology landscape of the wealth management industry to be able to speak to different tech stack configurations, integration capabilities, speak to different use cases, and surface efficiency gains for firms
Systematically capture advisor feedback throughout the sales cycle to help inform company priorities (e.g., product roadmap, marketing campaigns)
Contribute to the sales team’s goal of creating predictable, scalable growth by proactively identifying ways to make the team better, meeting sales SLAs, and consistently maintaining accurate and complete records in Salesforce
Travel as required during the pre- and post-sales process
Develop competitive information and insights on legacy custodians (Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing) and build an understanding of how parts of their business and products operate
What you’ll bring
Experience - 10+ years of experience in a sales engineering, solutions consulting, or technical pre-sales role, ideally supporting a B2B financial services or wealth management platform.
Deep domain knowledge - a strong grasp of the RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) ecosystem, broker-dealer infrastructure, and portfolio management workflows. Experience navigating custodial platforms and compliance requirements is a strong plus.
Technical fluency - proven ability to understand and explain complex API integrations, data flows, and back-end processes to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Enterprise selling acumen - deep understanding of enterprise sales cycles, including discovery, proof-of-concept, security reviews, etc. You act as a trusted technical advisor throughout the process.
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 instinctively creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks.
Licensing: SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses or the ability to obtain them in 90 days
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.
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 and equity for eligible positions.
Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans (HMO and PPO).
401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting.
16 week paid parental leave after one year of employment.
Professional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employee.
Company perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, and travel, etc.).
Financial guidance program (includes counseling on navigating debt, tracking personal spend, saving and planning goals, home-purchasing preparedness, etc.).
One month work from anywhere policy (with the exception of a few countries).
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.