We’re looking for a Chief of Staff to the CTO who will help act as a sounding board for strategic decision-making, execution, and accounting. We are open to a range of backgrounds and experiences, but a technical foundation is a must, combined with operational sensibility and an interesting in organizational theory.
Because we are open to a wide range of experiences, your projects will be set based on your demonstrated track record and capability to handle increasing ambiguity.
Typical projects might include analyzing org-wide time use (e.g. meetings), executing on events including those involving technical staff (e.g. our annual company retreat), performing analysis on performance and compensation frameworks, inventorying project outcomes, running retros, enhancing digital communications, modeling the financial impact of various decisions, building relationships with current team members, interviewing prospective team members, and executing on any sort of project the CTO might perform without you.
Your goal is to work with and through the org, which means you must be interested in and have experience with working alongside smart team members for which you have no formal reporting structure. You must be patient and analytical, with experience in high stress environments and demonstrated pain tolerance. You must be a fast learner investing in their own growth. You must curate a strong information diet and time management. You must demonstrate practical understanding of the Pareto Principle.
Typical work experiences would include:
Software engineering
Product management
Investment banking
Consulting
Typical candidates would have degrees in:
Computer science
Mathematics
Symbolic Systems
Engineering
Typical candidates should be interested in a career in:
Engineering management
Product GM or product management
Starting a company
Kikoff: A FinTech Unicorn Powering Financial Progress with AI
At Kikoff, our mission is to provide radically affordable financial tools to help consumers achieve financial security. We're a profitable, high growth FinTech unicorn serving millions of people, many of whom are building credit or navigating life paycheck to paycheck. With innovative technology and AI, we simplify credit building, reduce debt, and expand access to financial opportunities to those who need them the most. Founded in 2019, Kikoff is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by top-tier VC investors and NBA star Stephen Curry.
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 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.
💰 US salary range for this full-time position consists of base + equity + benefits
🏥 Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!
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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