Current openings at Farther

The Role  We're seeking an experienced Quantitative Portfolio Manager to serve as a versatile strategist across our investment platform. This role will focus on building fixed income products and strategies, while also supporting multi-asset class portfolio development. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, deep fixed income expertise, and the ability to design processes that can be automated. Your Impact  Design and implement fixed income strategies and multi-asset class portfolio solutions, including maintenance, reallocation, and collateral management Lead fixed income initiatives while supporting other asset classes including alternatives, active strategies, and model portfolios Create regular commentary and maintain inputs for fact sheets and other investment strategy collateral Build systematic investment processes that can be automated at the individual asset class level Collaborate with product and engineering teams to build solutions for accessing data and running algorithms Partner with internal teams to articulate investment approaches and portfolio decisions Drive innovation with a strong sense of ownership and proactive communication The Ideal Match  8+ years of experience at a mid-sized, systematically-oriented asset management firm Deep fixed income expertise with experience in corporate credit, duration management, and yield curve positioning Robust technical skill set, including Python coding for building products, data access, and algorithm implementation Experience designing upstream processes that can be successfully automated Strong internal communication skills and ability to drive projects forward with ownership Expertise in portfolio construction, risk management, and quantitative methods Experience with portfolio analytics tools Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in relevant field preferred CFA designation preferred Bonus Points  Experience with alternatives and active strategies Multi-asset class portfolio construction experience Experience launching and scaling new investment strategies Track record of building automated investment systems Expertise in data access and management Why Join Us Competitive comp package that rewards impact Work alongside some of the brightest minds in fintech Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-scaling startup Chart your own growth path as we expand Full health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options Unlimited PTO Ready to disrupt wealth management? Let's talk!

The Role  As a Senior Backend Engineer at Farther, you'll be part of our core backend engineering team, building the foundational services and infrastructure that power all our product offerings. You'll work with modern technologies like TypeScript, Bun, and CockroachDB to create scalable, reliable services that support everything from client onboarding to portfolio management. You'll help design and implement the architectural patterns that enable rapid product development across all our offerings while maintaining the high reliability and security standards required in financial services. Senior Engineers have the opportunity to take on technical leadership of key projects while remaining hands-on with development. Your Impact  Design and implement core backend services that support multiple product areas, from user authentication to financial transactions Lead technical implementation of major features and provide architectural guidance Build scalable API layers that serve both our client-facing applications and internal tools Develop shared libraries and utilities that standardize common operations across our platform Create efficient data models and database schemas that support our entire product ecosystem Drive technical decisions for critical infrastructure, including trading systems and portfolio management platform Guide implementation of backend development standards and best practices Mentor engineers through code reviews and architectural discussions Work closely with the frontend team to design APIs that enable efficient client-side development Provide technical leadership in cross-team engineering initiatives The Ideal Match  6+ years of backend development experience, with expertise in building financial or data-intensive systems Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript OR modern backend frameworks Experience with distributed systems and database design (particularly CockroachDB or similar) Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous processing patterns Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) and containerization Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design Experience leading technical implementation of significant features or projects Track record of mentoring other engineers and driving technical best practices Strong written communication skills and documentation practices Proven ability to break down complex problems and guide technical solutions Bonus Points  Experience with financial services or trading systems Knowledge of financial regulatory requirements and compliance Experience with event-driven architectures Familiarity with functional programming concepts Background in building high-availability systems Experience with real-time data processing Why Join Us Everything you need to build the perfect dev station from hardware to software Learn & grow through book clubs, seminars, and peer learning sessions Full health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options Unlimited PTO An amazing collaborative atmosphere between product, design, and engineering to solve hard problems together 🚀 Want to learn more about building the future of wealth tech at Farther? Visit tech-life.farther.com to discover more about our engineering teams, tech stack, culture, interview process, and perks & benefits.

The Role  With $13 billion in assets under management, we've achieved significant growth through advisor recruitment and have expanded our business strategy to include practice acquisitions. Our technology platform enables us to serve clients more effectively and cost-efficiently, offering advisors who join Farther as employees a high payout of wealth advisory fees while maintaining low personnel costs for acquired practices. This role combines M&A expertise and execution excellence to drive Farther's acquisition strategy within the RIA space. You will be responsible for evaluating and executing M&A opportunities with retiring advisors and RIA firms. Your Impact  Lead end-to-end M&A processes, from target identification through deal execution and integration Work with internal and external sourcing resources to build the industry's best acquisition go-to-market strategy, leveraging the Farther platform Develop compelling business cases for sellers while generating strong economics for the company Create comprehensive valuation models and committee memorandum and conduct thorough due diligence on potential acquisitions Structure and negotiate complex deal terms that align with Farther's strategic objectives Design and implement post-merger integration strategies to ensure successful transitions Collaborate with operations, product, recruiting, finance, legal, and compliance teams to execute deals efficiently Build an industry network and cement Farther as the acquirer of choice The Ideal Match  4+ years of relevant experience in business development, corporate development, M&A advisory, private equity, or investment banking MBA from a top-tier institution Strong understanding of finance principles and deal construction Proven track record in executing M&A transactions Excellence in relationship building and stakeholder management Strong financial modeling and valuation skills Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively and discuss economics with potential sellers Resilient and results-oriented approach Series 63 license preferred Bonus Points  Previous experience at a private bank or RIA aggregator Direct experience with succession planning for financial advisors Background in wealth management operations or technology Experience with post-merger integration Network within the top 20 RIA aggregators Additional relevant certifications (CFA, CFP, etc.) Industry experience (helpful but not required) Why Join Us Competitive comp package that rewards impact Work alongside some of the brightest minds in fintech Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-scaling startup Chart your own growth path as we expand Full health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options Unlimited PTO Ready to disrupt wealth management? Let's talk!