Ethos Life

Corporate Finance, Senior Manager / Director

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Insurance, FintechIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Hybrid
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

Ethos was built to make it faster and easier to get life insurance for the next million families. Our approach blends industry expertise, technology, and the human touch to find you the right policy to protect your loved ones. We leverage deep technology and data science to streamline the life insurance process, making it more accessible and convenient. Using predictive analytics, we are able to transform a traditionally multi-week process into a modern digital experience for our users that can take just minutes! We’ve issued billions in coverage each month and eliminated the traditional barriers, ushering the industry into the modern age. Our full-stack technology platform is the backbone of family financial health. We make getting life insurance easier, faster and better for everyone. Our investors include General Catalyst, Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, Google Ventures, SoftBank, and the investment vehicles of Jay-Z, Kevin Durant, Robert Downey Jr and others. This year, we were named on CB Insights' Global Insurtech 50 list and BuiltIn's Top 100 Midsize Companies in San Francisco. We are scaling quickly and looking for passionate people to protect the next million families!

About The Role

Ethos is looking for an ambitious self-starter to join our Finance & Strategy Team. As part of this team you will play a major role in defining the company’s financial plan, provide financial and operational decision support to cross-functional partners, and perform market research to help inform the company’s strategy & product roadmap. You will play an integral part in Ethos' success by scaling and improving our corporate finance and FP&A functions, driving financial planning processes, and working with various business partners to develop strategic analyses on key business initiatives. This role will have high visibility across the executive team and will require you to solve the most complex, interesting challenges of a rapidly-scaling startup. If you enjoy working in an environment that is fast-paced, analytically rigorous, mission-driven and impact-oriented, read on and get in touch!

Responsibilities

  • Apply business judgement and financial insights to drive decision making related to unit economics, customer acquisition, operations, core business expansion, and new opportunities
  • Develop and maintain financial and operational plans, including revenue, cost and headcount targets
  • Apply a data-driven analytical approach to influence decision making and support company leadership in evaluating strategic initiatives
  • Build and scale the corporate finance function of the company by implementing new processes and improving financial controls
  • Assist in investor relations and support the executive team on potential future fundraising efforts
  • Improve the speed and efficiency of our growth by collaborating closely with Product, Marketing, Operations, and Partnership

Requirements

  • No specific requirements listed in the provided text.

Application Instructions

  • No specific application instructions listed in the provided text.

Skills

Financial Planning
FP&A
Market Research
Strategic Analysis
Cross-functional Collaboration
Operational Decision Support

Ethos Life

Online life insurance with no medical exams

About Ethos Life

Ethos Life provides life insurance solutions through a fully online platform, making it easier for individuals and families to obtain coverage without the need for medical exams. The application process is streamlined, allowing potential clients to receive instant quotes and often get approved within minutes by answering specific health and lifestyle questions. This approach contrasts with traditional life insurance methods, which can be lengthy and cumbersome. Ethos Life sells term and whole life insurance policies through partner carriers and earns commissions on these sales. Additionally, the company offers complimentary estate planning tools, such as free wills, to enhance the customer experience and set itself apart from competitors. The goal of Ethos Life is to provide straightforward and affordable life insurance options while simplifying the overall process for its customers.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$395.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Departure of key executives like CFO Anan Kashyap may affect financial strategy.
Class action lawsuit under Illinois genetic privacy law could harm Ethos's reputation.
Recent layoffs may indicate financial strain, affecting employee morale and performance.

Differentiation

Ethos Life offers a fully online life insurance application process, eliminating medical exams.
The company provides complimentary estate planning tools, enhancing customer value and experience.
Ethos partners with major insurers like Legal & General America to ensure policy reliability.

Upsides

Growing demand for no-exam life insurance policies boosts Ethos's market potential.
Increased consumer interest in digital insurance solutions aligns with Ethos's tech-driven model.
Partnerships with companies like Ameritas expand Ethos's product offerings and market reach.

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