Jobs at G-P
G-P Technologies, headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in AI‑driven supply‑chain analytics that help Fortune 500 companies reduce inventory costs and improve forecasting accuracy. Their flagship product, ChainSight, has been featured in TechCrunch and Forbes for its predictive power and user‑friendly interface.
With 229 open positions, G‑P is hiring software engineers (full‑stack, backend, and mobile), data scientists, product managers, UX designers, dev‑ops specialists, and QA analysts. Candidates can expect a rigorous technical interview process, a collaborative remote‑first culture, and a strong focus on continuous learning through internal tech talks and hackathons.
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Head of Analytics
Company: O-P-E-N
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Open is supported by Founders Fund (Keith Rabois), Susa, LVMH (Miyuki Matsumoto), Coatue (Arielle Zuckerberg), Slow, SV Angel, Maveron, Jack Dorsey, Adrian Aoun, Ben Rubin (Houseparty), and more. You will ensure that product teams, business functions, and executives have the data, insights, and recommendations they need to make high-stakes decisions. Develop dashboards, analytical frameworks, and detailed reporting models that provide reliable, easily digestible insights to key stakeholders to help guide decisions around process, policy, systems, and service models Develop a deep understanding of how each area of the business impacts the other, as well as the underlying correlations relating to key company metrics Develop data science strategy to support marketing and business needs Problem-solve with product and business teams, advise executive team how to leverage data science across the company Create automated reporting to ensure operations leaders are informed of variations and opportunities across geographies and teams Regularly communicate associated outcomes and insights to various stakeholders at all levels, including senior management to help guide strategic decisions for improvement WHAT YOU'LL BRING You have 4 years of experience in product analytics, creating analysis, including dashboards, models, ad hoc analysis and data-oriented presentations in data science and analytics at a tech company Proficient in Python, SQL, Data Analysis, Excel Passionate about data and analytics Strong ability to translate between business and technical collaborators Extremely fast and motivated to learn autonomously Detail Oriented and Deliberate Constantly prioritizing & adding value to our product Bonus Points for experience in Mode, Amplitude, Data Modeling, ETL, Data Pipelines, Funnel analysis BENEFITS Healthcare (health, dental, vision) Flexible PTO Access to all Open classes (in-person & virtually) Autonomy, Ownership, Equity WHAT YOU'LL DO Leverage deep analytics skills and business acumen to identify, extract, and visualize opportunities to drive cross-functional insights. We envision a world where everyone, everywhere, Opens every day. Role Description As Head of Analytics, you are the first member of our analytics team and founding member of the team. We are looking for people with a strong sense of exceptional products, a keen eye for detail, and an aptitude for learning new technologies. We are design oriented, inspired by art, and promote the power of the direct experience. We engage the senses with music, sound, breath, and movement to create inspiring and meaningful shared experiences on and offline. This role will pioneer our efforts to turn data into insights and supercharge our team and operations.
Investment Accountant, Derivatives Accounting
Company: F&G
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 02, 2023
Other Requirements Perform other functions, duties, and projects as assigned. As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. Regular and punctual attendance. Please click here to review the policy. 1-3 years of investment accounting experience, preferably with exposure to derivative investment accounting, financial reporting, or auditing experience. Minimal travel required (less than 10%). IND-HP LI-MK1 LI-Remote Additional Information Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. Experience with Microsoft Office products. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.
Manager, Investment Data and Analytics
Company: F&G
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 09, 2023
Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Life insurance product knowledge (e.g., FIA, MYGA, IUL, etc.) Experience with Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin, and/or Clearwater preferred. CFA, FRM, CIPM, and/or CAIA designation (beneficial). As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. Experience managing people preferred. Strong project management skills. Familiarity with Access/database and SQL. Please click here to review the policy. Working knowledge of Python, Tableau and Alteryx is also helpful.
National Accounts Manager, Key Accounts
Company: F&G
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 06, 2023
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events. 3+ years of key account management experience in Brokers Dealers, Banks, or RIAs Demonstrated success in sales and/or marketing functions. Industry recognized designation preferred such as RICP, CLU, ChFC or CFP. Series 6, 63 and State Insurance License Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent presentation skills Strong project management, organization and follow up skills Insurance industry knowledge Ability to foster effective working relationships within the organization and with Key Accounts Strong PC skills and familiarity with SalesForce and other Financial Services technology Other Requirements Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned Regular and punctual attendance Demonstrated ability to work within a home office environment while virtually located Approximately 50% travel is required LI-JB1 LI-Remote Additional Information Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. Please click here to review the policy. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work. Look for opportunities to grow F&G sales by analyzing the competitive landscape to determine which F&G products would fit best at each Key Account Survey technology needs of each potential Key Account to ensure compatibility with F&G Assist with onboarding and pre-launch activities for each Key Account opportunity Meet or exceed annual sales plan across Key Accounts and the FI Channel Experience and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree required preferably in Business or Marketing. 1Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022 Notice for all Applicants who are California residents under the California Privacy Rights Act.
Sr. Internal Wholesaler - Financial Institutions
Company: F&G
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 02, 2023
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events. Salesforce) Other Requirements Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned Regular and punctual attendance Some travel may be required LI-JB1 LI-Remote Additional Information Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work. Please click here to review the policy. : company website, Salesforce, illustration software, F&G’s financial professional portal, and more Responsible for executing outbound call and email campaigns to top producing advisors and top prospects related to F&G products, processes and people Build relationships with other business units and key centers of influence inside F&G Experience and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field and two plus years of experience in the Insurance or Financial Services Industry Highly knowledgeable regarding the annuity marketplace Expert in utilizing illustration software and other sales tools to showcase our annuity solutions General knowledge on capital markets and financial planning Effective and articulate phone presenter and trainer Previous sales experience desired in the bank and/or broker-dealer channel Life Insurance License Series 6 or 7 and 63 required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated strong sales, relationship management, and marketing skills as well as internal corporate relationship management capabilities Superior communication skills - oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are critical Creativity – ability to package often commonly available information and ideas in a creative way High activity level – history of taking projects from start to finish; an attitude of doing the job Strong problem solving, analysis skills and results oriented Advanced knowledge MS Office, Teams, Word, Excel and Power Point required Proficient with contact management applications (ie. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in growing Fixed, Fixed Indexed, & Registered Indexed-Linked Annuity sales with our Bank & Broker-Dealer partners by positioning and differentiating F&G from our core competitors Work closely with your RVP partner to develop business & marketing plans to achieve appropriate market share at each Broker-Dealer (B-D) in your assigned territory Demonstrate thorough, in-depth knowledge of F&G products, practices and procedures Thorough knowledge and skills involving virtual sales and training tools, such as Microsoft Teams Profile and segment the advisors in your territory to maximize your efficiency with targeted sales initiatives Daily activities to include: significant and intentional outbound and inbound phone conversations, training webinars, fulfillment of marketing material requests, and more Proficiency in utilizing all applications i.e. 1Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022 Notice for all Applicants who are California residents under the California Privacy Rights Act. You will partner with an external wholesaler (RVP) to create and execute sales, marketing, and distribution strategies to drive sales of F&G’s annuity products in your assigned territory.
Fullstack Engineer
Company: O-P-E-N
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Open is supported by Founders Fund (Keith Rabois), Susa, LVMH (Miyuki Matsumoto), Coatue (Arielle Zuckerberg), Slow, SV Angel, Maveron, Jack Dorsey, Adrian Aoun, Ben Rubin (Houseparty), and more. Implement reliable monitoring, deployment, fault detection infrastructure Communicate and collaborate with product and operations counterparts Scope and prioritize projects Help recruit future Open engineers What You'll Bring 3+ yrs experience Proficient in: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node, NoSQL Databases Passionate about building projects from scratch Eager to work autonomously Extremely fast and prolific in writing code Obsessed with beautiful design and interfaces, and an expert in implementing them Constantly prioritizing adding value to the customer - ship fast Bonus for experience with Vue, Firebase Benefits Healthcare (health, dental, vision) Flexible PTO Access to all Open classes (in person & virtually) Autonomy, Ownership, Equity We welcome people from all backgrounds who want to build a future with more presence. We envision a world where everyone, everywhere, Opens everyday. What You'll Do Define and build a beautiful, impactful, and reliable product with the founding team Work on frontend and backend of the Open experience Create the best product experience through technical and product decisions Debug production issues across multiple levels of stack Implement unit tests Ensure resilient customer experience. We are looking for people with a strong sense for exceptional products, a keen eye for detail, and an aptitude for learning new technologies. We are design oriented, inspired by art, and promote the power of the direct experience. Role Description As a Fullstack Engineer and a founding member of the team, you will have the opportunity to transform ideas into reality taking end-to-end ownership of our web product. We engage the senses with music, sound, breath, and movement to create inspiring and meaningful shared experiences on and offline. Most importantly, we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about working with a dynamic group of people to build the future of wellness. Based in Venice, our team is committed to creating a driven and diverse company with ambitious people from a wide range of backgrounds.
iOS Engineer
Company: O-P-E-N
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Open is supported by Founders Fund (Keith Rabois), Susa, LVMH (Miyuki Matsumoto), Coatue (Arielle Zuckerberg), Slow, SV Angel, Maveron, Jack Dorsey, Adrian Aoun, Ben Rubin (Houseparty), and more. What You'll Do Define and build a beautiful, impactful, reliable product with the founding team Own and build the mobile experience from scratch Keep up-to-date with the industry standards of iOS development Debug production issues across multiple levels of stack Implement unit tests Communicate and collaborate with backend, and operations counterparts Scope and prioritize projects Help to scale and hire talent across the organization What You'll Bring 4+ years of full-time engineering experience Fluency in Swift and iOS Experience with writing, releasing, and maintaining mobile code Benefits Healthcare (health, dental, vision) Flexible PTO Access to all Open classes (in person & virtually) Autonomy, Ownership, Equity We welcome people from all backgrounds who want to build a future with more presence. We envision a world where everyone, everywhere, Opens everyday. We are looking for people with a strong sense for exceptional products, a keen eye for detail, and an aptitude for learning new technologies. We are design oriented, inspired by art, and promote the power of the direct experience. Most importantly, we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about working with a dynamic group of people to build the future of wellness. This is a rare opportunity to build a social product that has the power to transform people's lives for the better. Role Description We're hiring for a Senior iOS Engineer to join our founding team at Open. We engage the senses with music, sound, breath, and movement to create inspiring and meaningful shared experiences on and offline. You will have the opportunity to transform ideas into reality taking end-to-end ownership of our mobile experience and scaling exceptional consumer products from scratch.
Sr. Actuarial Technician, Model Governance
Company: F&G
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 05, 2023
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events. in Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, Actuarial Science or other related technical field 2-4 years experience in Financial Services Industry. Please click here to review the policy. Minimum years of experience - 1 year Experience with life or annuity products preferred Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint) Experience with financial projection models, understanding of software development life cycle best practices SharePoint experience preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills Strong problem-solving skills that include advanced analytical and reasoning abilities Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and is able to operate efficiently in unpredictable and challenging project environments Must be extremely detail oriented, analytical and be able to handle multiple projects Team player who has the ability to function as a key member of a small group Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Other Requirements Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned Regular and punctual attendance Some travel required (less than 10%) LI-JB1 LI-Remote Additional Information Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. Drafting and maintainance of actuarial model governance documentation. Experience and Education Requirements Bachelors Degree preferred. 1Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022 Notice for all Applicants who are California residents under the California Privacy Rights Act.
Production Specialist
Company: O-P-E-N
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted Dec 03, 2023
Open is supported by Founders Fund (Keith Rabois), Susa, LVMH (Miyuki Matsumoto), Coatue (Arielle Zuckerberg), Slow, SV Angel, Maveron, Jack Dorsey, Adrian Aoun, Ben Rubin (Houseparty), and more. equalization) Experience with sound editing and recording equipment (e.g. Pro Tools) A diverse range of on-set production and A/V experience, including some or all of: audio engineer, camera operator, grip, and PA roles Keen attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot You take ownership of your work and seek opportunities for streamlining and establishing efficient processes You are humble and work well with a wide range of people Friendly and embodying a positive attitude Passionate about humanities, wellness, culture, and music Proactive, willing to initiate tasks and perform duties without direction Able to prioritize and multi-task within a fast-paced environment Able to lift and move equipment up to 30 lbs Flexible with your schedule and able to work weekends, mornings and nights Must have a car and be located in Los Angeles Benefits Competitive pay Complimentary Open classes We welcome people from all backgrounds who want to build a future with more presence. mixing consoles) Working knowledge of recording software and hardware (e.g. What You'll Do Lead audio and video operations for primarily weekend livestream classes at the Open Digital Studio in Venice Run audio for in person events at various event spaces, the beach and our in-person studio Support in the weekly production of on-demand audio and video content, including digital media management and organization Ensure excellent quality audio, video, lighting, and platform experience—be the owner, leader, and troubleshooter of anything that potentially jeopardizes a perfect consumer experience Prepare and turn over the set turning on/off all equipment, restructuring the set based on class type, and adjusting lighting and audio settings Support teacher talent and ensure the live class runs smoothly Provide exceptional customer support to Open customers by phone, email, and chat Ensure the overall cleanliness of the facilities and maintenance of equipment Create a positive and warm studio environment Collaborate cross-functionally with the broader team to build community through presence Creating playlists for live and on demand classes using our in-house music software What You'll Bring 1-2 years of experience working with audio in a professional or academic capacity Primarily audio focused background, live audio mixing and/or studio recording experienceTechnical expertise in sound engineering techniques (e.g. We envision a world where everyone, everywhere, Opens everyday. We are looking for people with a strong sense for exceptional products, a keen eye for detail, and an aptitude for learning new technologies. We are design oriented, inspired by art, and promote the power of the direct experience. Most importantly, we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about working with a dynamic group of people to build the future of wellness. We engage the senses with music, sound, breath, and movement to create inspiring and meaningful shared experiences on and offline.
Sr. Software Engineer - Reinsurance
Company: F&G
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 07, 2023
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work. Please click here to review the policy. )• Experience writing complex code• Expertise with relational database design• Experience developing in .Net/Java• Experience working in Informatica• Experience developing in SQL server and/or Oracle database environment • Thorough understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) Preferred Requirements• Experience with secure development practices and knowledge of OWASP Top Ten• Experience with API management platforms such as MuleSoft, Azure API Management, AWS API Gateway, or Apigee• Experience supporting production batch cycle• Experience with development in various financial systems within an insurance company• Experience within a Financial Services/Insurance IT Organization Skills & Abilities• Self-starter with a high energy level and willingness to take on responsibility• Proven verbal, written communication, and conflict resolution skills• Strong ability to think analytically and solve problems• Ability to work in a dynamic environment• Ability to create technical documentation• Ability to develop good relationships with vendors and their technical resources• Ability to create strong, collaborative relationships with business LI-Remote LI-MB1 Additional Information Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. Duties & Responsibilities• Design, code, test, and document software solutions that are high performing and intuitive, adhering to F&G’s software development methodologies, frameworks, standards, and security requirements• Write progressively more complex code within applications and integrating across application systems• Assist with the development of relational database models for software solutions• Perform unit, regression, security, and load tests to validate the readiness of internally and externally developed code for production as required• Perform application security remediation in collaboration with Security team • Perform impact analysis for interface/system changes affecting the applications environment• Work closely with business teams to translate business needs into technical solutions• Collaborate with team members and business partners to solve problems and fix technical issues• Independently develops estimates for project and maintenance work• Support custom or 3rd-party solutions and their integrations • Perform application monitoring and on-call support • Implement architecture and solutions• Design and develop code to support existing and future deployments• Design and execute technical aspects of function• Collaborate directly with teammates and business partners to build technical solutions that solve problems and are reusable, scalable, fast, and maintainable• Independently solve problems and fix technical issues Experience & Education Requirements• Bachelor's degree (preferred emphasis in Computer Science or MIS) or equivalent combination of education and experience • 4-7 years of hands-on technical experience in designing and building applications and interfaces• Experience with various SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc. 1Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022 Notice for all Applicants who are California residents under the California Privacy Rights Act. This role will perform application security remediation and impact analysis. This role will write more progressively complex code and work to independently solve problems and fix technical issues.
Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant
Company: F&G
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 03, 2023
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. Insurance experience a plus. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events. Please click here to review the policy. Public company SEC experience highly desirable IND-HP LI-MK1 LI-Remote Additional Information Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work. Support coordination and preparation of GAAP, quarterly and annual statements; and related analysis, including, but not limited to related footnotes and analytics. 1Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022 Notice for all Applicants who are California residents under the California Privacy Rights Act. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for timely and accurate completion of regulatory required statutory reporting, including the Annual and Quarterly Statements, MD&A, Guaranty Fund exhibits, statutory audited financial statements and any associated filing.
Financial Reporting Accountant - Close
Company: F&G
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 02, 2023
As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. Join our employee-centric hybrid work environment: F&G Careers About F&G Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events. Please click here to review the policy. IND-HP LI-MK1 LI-Remote Additional Information Work Environments F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you'll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work. Organization The Financial Reporting Accountant will report to the Director, Financial Reporting. 1Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023 2Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022 Notice for all Applicants who are California residents under the California Privacy Rights Act. Assisting with requests of both internal and external auditors Identifying opportunities for process improvement and/or internal control enhancements Assisting with ad hoc requests, special projects and other duties related to financial reporting and analysis, as assigned Experience and Education Requirements The experiences and/or education requirements required (or preferred) for this position include: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Skills and Abilities A successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities: Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills Highly motivated and demonstrated ability to take initiative Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels Ability to successfully work on multiple tasks/projects to meet critical deadlines Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational and time management skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word) Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to create complete accurate documentation of work performed Strong problem solving skills Ability to work in a hybrid environment Ability to collaborate with internal customers and identify opportunities for improvement while demonstrating a strong desire to learn and grow. Duties and Responsibilities The range of tasks to be performed may include, but may not be limited to, the following: Preparing reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts and other financial data Executing internal controls designed to mitigate identified risks within the financial reporting process Preparing journal entries, evaluation and supporting analysis Performing designated tasks within the monthly close management process.