Director of Investments

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Stash is a digital-first financial services company committed to making saving and investing accessible to everyone. By breaking down barriers and building transparent, technology-driven products, we help the 99% build smarter financial habits so they can confidently save more, grow wealth, and enjoy life.

We are seeking a Director of Investments to join the Stash Brokerage Team. This hire will report to our VP of Brokerage Operations and be an important partner to our entire organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to direct future investment options for the platform, build out the interactive touch points surrounding investments, and continue to advance strategic initiatives. If you are data-driven, passionate about teaching customers the ins and outs of investing, and have a desire to join a rapidly growing tech startup -- Stash is looking for you! 

What You’ll Do:

  • Oversee all aspects of platform financial advice and guidance ensuring it aligns with Stash’s investment thesis, guidelines and methodology, and company mission
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (product, design, marketing, and compliance) to commercialize new products and enhance existing products
  • Work with the marketing and editorial content teams to co-create financial education, as well as contribute subject matter expertise
  • Oversee and make contributions to portfolio optimization modeling and investment algorithms to ensure an efficient and robust investment research process.
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering stakeholders to co-create systems that automate investment advice , validate key inputs and expected outputs, and handle exceptions
  • Partner with User Research, Product, and Data Science to support stakeholders in leveraging investor behavior when developing investment advice, making adjustments that reflect behavioral insights that help customers to accept and remain committed to Stash’s investment advice and increase platform customer retention
  • Support the development and oversight of automated customer financial plans including details about cash flow, savings, debts, investments, insurance and other elements of our customers’ financial lives, helping customers prioritize goals

What We’re Looking For:

  • 7-12 years of experience in multi-asset portfolio management, manager selection, or similar roles
  • Strong product background in launching investment products through app/web
  • Well versed in analyzing customer data and providing suitable investment options to help customers reach their financial goals
  • General understanding of operations and associated revenue streams
  • Self-starter, able to work independently as well as within a team
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of finance, trade lifecycle, and the investment management industry is highly desirable
  • Series 7, 86, or 87 a plus!

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We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values, promoting innovation, and building the best products out there. Our success is directly related to the employees that we hire, grow and retain and we believe that our team should reflect the diversity of the customers that we serve.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Stash is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Equity in Stash
  • Flexible Vacation
  • Family-Friendly Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401k
  • Learning & Development Stipend
  • Commuter Benefits and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Stocked fridges & kitchens and catered lunch on Fridays
  • Thursday happy hours
  • Team outings that do not involve trust falls...

Awards & Recognition:

  • Forbes Fintech 50 Most Innovative Fintech Companies (2019)
  • LendIt Fintech Innovator of the Year (2019)
  • Built in NYC's Best Places to Work (2019)
  • Built in NYC’s Startups to Watch (2018)
  • Wall Street Journal's "Top 25 Tech Companies to Watch" in 2018
  • MarCom Awards Double Gold & Platinum Winner (2018)
  • Webby Award Winner for Best Mobile Sites & Apps in the Financial Services and Banking (2017)
  • W3 Awards Winner for Best User Experience (2017)

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We offer employees the choice and flexibility to work where you want from anywhere in the US or UK. We offer stipends to make home offices productive and for those who don't live near our NYC and London offices, to secure space when they want it.

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