At Ethic, we’re working toward a future where all investing is sustainable investing. We’re a tech-driven asset manager and registered investment advisor delivering the future of personalized investing for advisors.

What you’ll do: 

As Chief People Officer you’ll lead the people, culture and talent functions at Ethic. You will design and execute on a people strategy that addresses the full life cycle experience of a team member at Ethic - from recruiting and onboarding, through engagement, performance management, learning and development. You’ll foster an environment that allows each team member to contribute fully to our mission.

• Define and develop measures of success for a growing People Operations team, focussing on recruiting and onboard, engagement, performance management, coaching, learning and development
• Embed our company Principles into all aspects of People Operations roles, as well as partner with leadership and team members to embed Principles across the organization
• Embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into all people processes, including further developing initiatives and measures of success for DE&I at Ethic
• Establish robust learning and development programs for team members and managers, across multiple discipline teams, including focus on both hard and soft skills
• Position Ethic as a top place to work, including identifying new opportunities to improve
• Partner with leadership, hiring managers and finance to establish and manage team growth projections 
• Responsible for all HR functions including benefits management, compensation, employment law, and employee relations
• Lead and manage the People Operations team, which includes People Operations, Talent Acquisition and Workplace Experience

Who you are: 

• You’re passionate about positively impacting the future of our planet and humanity.
• You believe that the people and the team are what are core to any successful endeavor.
• You’re entrepreneurial, independent and excited about balancing the requirements of a fast-paced, fast-growing company.
• You’re able to balance analytics and systems management with empathy and creativity, and enjoy partnering with all styles of work
• You like to stay up to date on the latest people best practices and adapt internal process and priorities accordingly
• You’re a hands-on contributor and leader, and collaborative team member.
• You’re comfortable working in both intricate details as well as big-picture initiatives.
• You’re open-minded, kind, curious, and value diverse perspectives

What you’ll bring to the table: 

• 10+ years experience in People Operations, including 3+ years of experience leading a People team at a high growth company
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing systems to support a fast scaling team while maintaining a people first approach
• Demonstrated experience designing and executing engagement and development programs that allow all team members to contribute fully
• Experience with employee relations and employment law practices

Location: New York, NY and able to be in our office 2+ days a week 

About Ethic:

Ethic is working toward a future where all investing is sustainable investing. We empower wealth advisors and investors to create portfolios that seek to align personal values with financial goals. 

Our team is committed to fostering an environment that brings together many different voices, perspectives and lived experiences to accelerate the global transition to sustainable investing.

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 $300,000 - $350,000 per year, commensurate with experience. 

In addition, this position is eligible for variable compensation tied to predetermined goals and key results. 

Our benefits package includes; 

• Medical, dental & vision insurance – premiums 100% covered by Ethic 
• Unlimited paid time off 
• 16-weeks of paid parental leave 
• An annual 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

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. Please complete the demographic survey below to support us in doing so.