At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values.
Lead With Heart - With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility
Make Bold Decisions - We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future
Always Build Trust - Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one team
Never Stop Growing - Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress
Find a way - Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen
Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands.
Growth Partnerships Associate | Acorns
Acorns is seeking a Growth Partnerships Associate to support the day-to-day operations of our Earn (marketplace) and Growth partnerships. In this role, you will manage partner relationships, collaborate cross-functionally to launch and update partners, and help bring new growth opportunities to life while supporting Acorns’ mission of making financial wellness accessible to all.
Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA.
What you will do at Acorns:
Manage the day-to-day operations and account management for Acorns’ Earn (marketplace) partners, serving as a key point of contact
Work cross-functionally to launch new Earn partners and update existing partner offers, ensuring a smooth end-to-end process
Support Growth partnerships by collaborating with Creative, Legal, and Compliance teams to launch new partners on time and on brand
Monitor partner performance, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities to strengthen and grow existing relationships
Help maintain partner documentation, timelines, and processes to keep launches organized and on track
What you will bring to Acorns:
1–3 years of experience in partnerships, account management, business development, or a related role, ideally at a consumer or fintech company
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple partners and cross-functional workstreams at once
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a track record of collaborating across teams such as Creative, Legal, and Compliance
A proactive, detail-oriented approach to solving problems and keeping partner launches moving
Hunger to deliver game-changing products that impact the lives of millions
A belief that your work is tied to your life’s mission and an optimistic outlook on the potential for societal change through financial wellness
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary and stock options.
A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family.
Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off.
401(k) matching.
Monthly Acorns account contribution
Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth.
Acorns Career Development Program and Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders.
Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events.
Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
About Acorns
Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps everyday people and families save and invest money for the long term. Since 2014, Acorns has grown into a global company with multiple life-stage products serving the needs of kids, teens, adults, and parents. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns has helped over 14 million people save & invest over $25 billion dollars, much of it from spare change and small amounts.
Compensation:
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70,000 and $77,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include equity grants, discretionary cash bonuses, and a full range of medical and financial benefits.
Work Authorization
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Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in partnerships, account management, business development, or a related role
- Experience at a consumer or fintech company
- Strong organizational and project management skills, ability to manage multiple partners and cross-functional workstreams
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and experience collaborating with Creative, Legal, and Compliance teams
- Proactive, detail-oriented approach to problem solving and keeping partner launches moving
- Commitment to mission-driven work and optimistic outlook on financial wellness impact
Acorns Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Acorns and has not been reviewed or approved by Acorns.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are offered alongside wellness programs such as a monthly wellness hour and virtual yoga. These offerings position core health benefits as a relative strong point.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of about 12 weeks for all parents is explicitly provided. Family-oriented policies extend support beyond core medical coverage.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Public postings show market-aligned salary ranges, and the company describes a market-benchmarked pay philosophy with annual compensation reviews. These signals indicate structured bands and predictable review cycles for at least some roles.
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What We Do
Invest spare change from everyday purchases into a diversified portfolio. Acorns is the first company to offer micro investing to the world. The proprietary financial engine allows customers to roundup spare change from everyday purchases and invest these sub-dollar amounts into a professionally managed portfolio of index funds. Simply connect any credit or debit card and a checking account, then spend money like you normally do to watch your portfolio grow with the market. It's easy to get started when you can invest any amount, any time with no commissions or minimums. Disclosures available at https://www.acorns.com/disclosures/








