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Engineering Lead (Portfolio Management)
Engineering | New York, NY
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What you’ll do:
As a member of our Software Engineering team, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining software components that support the portfolio management functions of our business. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers, product managers, the portfolio management team, and external vendors to meet the growing demands of our increasingly complex operations. You'll also have the opportunity to work with modern technology paradigms on Google Cloud, including modular architecture, functional programming, and reactive applications. More specifically you’ll:
Design, develop and deliver modules for our proprietary portfolio management system, which includes portfolio construction as well as workflow management
Model the business data into the right data store
Add automations to the infrastructure
Assist in maintaining and improving existing software applications
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
Work directly with Ethic's engineering, product, and business teams throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle
Who you are:
You identify with our company Principles that define our culture, guide our actions, and allow us to do our best work:
We are In Service of others - our clients, our colleagues, the company, and the world.
We strive to be World Class - the best at what we do.
You’re a problem solver, able to and interested in learning new things quickly to solve unique and challenging problems.
You are driven, possess a strong work ethic, a bias towards action, and a desire to win as a team.
You can communicate clearly and concisely in a variety of mediums.
You operate with high integrity, doing the right thing when no one is looking.
You take a long-term view towards contributing to a strong team with a culture of feedback.
You’re passionate about positively impacting the future of our planet and humanity.
What you’ll bring to the table:
5+ years of Software Engineering experience
Strong programming skills in Java
Knowledge of RDBMS. NoSQL experience a plus
Experience in portfolio construction and/or workflow management a plus
Strong understanding of functional programming paradigms
Familiarity with unit testing tools
Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Passionate about Software and technology. Interest in Asset Management a plus
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Strong collaboration and communication skills
About Ethic:
We at Ethic partner with advisors and institutions to deliver personalized, values-aligned, and tax-smart investing. Our technology enables sophisticated investment solutions through a simple and engaging client experience. We empower advisors and institutions to deliver investments that reflect what matters most to them and their clients.
We're backed by investors including Oak HC/FT, Nyca Partners, Fidelity, UBS, Jordan Park Group, and Kapor Capital. We are an SEC Registered Investment Adviser based in New York City.
Our team is committed to fostering an environment that brings together diverse voices, perspectives, and lived experiences. We are striving to drive positive outcomes for investors and to contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous future for the world.
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation at Ethic is a combination of base salary, equity (stock options) in the company, and benefits.
The base salary for this role will range from $175,000-$195,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
Our benefits package includes;
Medical, dental & vision insurance – premiums 100% covered by Ethic (includes dependents)
401k with sustainable investment options and a 3.5% employer match
Unlimited paid time off
16-weeks of paid parental leave
An annual $600 wellness & education stipend
Sponsored employee resource groups
Regular lunch & learns and volunteering opportunities
A fully-stocked office in lower Manhattan + the flexibility to regularly work remotely
Location: New York, NY (in-office at least 3 days a week)
Submit an application:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit both a resume and a cover letter below.
Ethic values the diversity of our team and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and life experiences. In order to continuously grow a diverse team, we are taking a data-driven approach to understanding and iterating our hiring practices.
About the Company
Ethic partners with advisors and institutions to deliver personalized, values-aligned, and tax-smart investing. Our platform simplifies the complexity of delivering personalized portfolios at scale, with tools to help you automate operational workflows, uncover client values, deliver engaging reporting, and create more impactful client interactions.
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