Member of Technical Staff - Data Scientist

Kikoff Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic fintech startup dedicated to improving financial wellness for underserved Americans. As a Data Scientist, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage data in shaping product development and solving complex challenges. With a strong emphasis on analytical rigor and effective communication, you'll play a key role in driving product success. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment backed by top-tier investors, where your contributions can make a real impact on customers' lives. If you're passionate about data and innovation, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Stock Options

Flexible vacation policy

Health insurance coverage for employees

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in analytics required.
• Expert knowledge of SQL and Python is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development using data to identify opportunities.
• Develop hypotheses and employ rigorous analytical approaches.
• Communicate data insights effectively to influence partners.

Skills

SQL

Python

Statistical Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Statistics

Bachelor's in Applied Mathematics

Bachelor's in Economics

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

As a Data Scientist at Kikoff, you work closely with cross functional teams incl. Product, Engineering, Data Engineering, Marketing, Operation. By applying your technical skills, analytical mindset, and product intuition, you will help our customers improve their financial security. You will use data to identify and solve product development’s biggest challenges. Your responsibilities includes:

• Product leadership: use data to shape product development, quantify new opportunities, set goals, identify upcoming challenges, and ensure the products we build bring value to our customers.

• Analytics: develop hypotheses and employ a diverse toolkit of rigorous analytical approaches, different methodologies, frameworks, and technical approaches to test them.

• Communication and influence: convince and influence your partners by telling clear data stories.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ or above in quantitative discipline: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in analytics

• Expert knowledge of SQL and experience with Python

• Deep understanding of statistical analysis, experimentation design, and common analytical techniques like regression, decision trees

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• A humble collaborative can-do attitude and natural curiosity

What we’re like:

- Scrappy. We had a product goal and put out the MVP, collecting our first users with steady growth via paid channels in four months. We don’t cut corners when we know we’ll need them but we don’t build things without that need. We don’t like inefficiency but we dislike operationalizing one-off tasks even more.

- Risk-oriented. Everything has risk, but a mature team knows how to make these tradeoffs. That’s why we built the MVP fast––because time is your most valuable asset and is practically fungible with money in the startup world.

- Data-obsessed. We all look at data and pull it, and we believe that understanding the mechanics can yield valuable insights. Complex systems require elegant, not just simple solutions. You absolutely need to be interested in data if you want to leverage your knowledge of systems.

- Lucky. That’s how we look at this journey so far. From our timing of fundraising, to the circumstances in which we came together, to the initial product traction we’re getting, there’s no other word to describe it. We are grateful you are reading this, and we know that if you’re meant to be with us on this journey, then we will see you soon.

About Kikoff:

Kikoff is a personal finance platform designed to help millions of underserved Americans achieve financial wellness. Our mission is to provide refreshingly fair, effective, and simple pathways for everyday people to meet their financial goals. We design financial products that simplify credit building so our users can reach their financial goals. Kikoff is a Series B company and has raised over $42 million in total funding. Investors include Portage Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, GGV, Coatue, Core Innovation Capital, and basketball star Stephen Curry. Kikoff was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco with an office in Reno.

Why Kikoff:

This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We are backed by some of Silicon Valley’s top VCs. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.

Competitive pay based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!

Stock Options

Flexible vacation policy to help you recharge

US salary range for this full-time position consists of base + equity + benefits

Location: San Francisco, CA

Visa sponsorship available: Kikoff is willing to provide sponsorship for H1-B visas and U.S. green cards for exceptional talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

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