Senior Analytics Engineer - Remote Opportunity in FinTech

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer to join our team at Kikoff, a high-growth fintech startup focused on creating fair and effective financial pathways. This Senior Analytics Engineer remote position offers the chance to work with a seasoned team, transforming raw data into reliable datasets that drive financial decision-making.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain data pipelines and models that power finance reporting, transforming raw data into reliable, well-documented datasets using tools like dbt and Dagster.
• Design and automate financial reporting workflows, replacing manual processes with scalable, self-service solutions for accounting, FP&A, and capital markets teams.
• Collaborate across finance and engineering to translate business requirements into technical specifications and maintain data accuracy across systems.
• Drive data reconciliation efforts between internal systems, external vendors, and the general ledger—identifying discrepancies and implementing automated validation checks.
• Develop and maintain key financial metrics and dashboards that provide ongoing visibility into product and business performance.
• Support capital markets efforts by building reliable, repeatable processes for loan tape generation and lender reporting requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with product, marketing, and operations to deliver data-driven insights that optimize financial projections and inform decision-making.
• Champion data quality and documentation, ensuring reporting solutions are accurate, reliable, and performant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or above in a quantitative discipline: Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, or a related role; 4 years of experience preferred.
• Strong SQL skills; experience with data transformation tools like dbt is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python for data manipulation and automation.
• Experience with modern data stack tools such as Snowflake, Dagster, Metabase, and Amplitude.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with large datasets to ensure accuracy and uncover meaningful patterns.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A humble, collaborative can-do attitude and natural curiosity.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience working with finance teams is a plus but not required.
• Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!
• 20 days of paid time off per year — we encourage taking real time away to recharge and do your best work.
• Visa sponsorship available for exceptional talent.