Product Management Intern - Summer 2026

Altruist • San Francisco, CA

153d • $48 - $48

About The Position

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 — but we 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!

Requirements

• At least one previous Product Management Internships or Software Engineering Internship, preferably at a startup and/or a FinTech company.
• Ideally looking for a B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar.
• You’re technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern technology.
• The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable.
• Intentional dialogue is a superpower. You listen as well as you share your perspective with others.
• We’re inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along the way.
• 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.
• Identifying the problem is simply not enough. You’re instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees