Rotational Associate Manager

Kikoff: A Fin Tech 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 Fin Tech 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.

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.

The Rotational Associate Manager Program at Kikoff is designed to accelerate the development of high‑potential individuals by providing comprehensive exposure across critical business functions, including Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, Business Development and Product Operations. Associates will participate in multiple rotations, gaining hands‑on experience, mentorship from senior leaders, and specialized training designed to fast‑track their careers.

Inspired by successful leadership journeys—including our current Head of Marketing and our current Head of Operations who both began their career through a similar rotational program at Google—this program is built on mentorship, practical experience, and accelerated professional growth.

Please see more details on our ramp program here.

• Initial Training (2-4 weeks):
  Associates will experience hands‑on training across multiple teams, including Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, Business Development and Product Operations. This period focuses on foundational training, business acumen, and industry‑specific knowledge.
• Focused Rotations:
  Following the training period, associates will be matched to specific teams based on their skills, interests, and business needs. Associates will then complete two rotations (approximately 12 months each), allowing deeper exposure, responsibility, and impactful contributions within each area.

• Product Marketing:
  Learn how we position, message, and launch products to customers, gain insights into our users and shape the product roadmap.
• Growth Marketing:
  Drive user acquisition or increase user retention and monetization through data‑driven marketing strategies and experimentation.
• Business Development:
  Build partnerships, negotiate deals, and identify new growth opportunities for Kikoff.
• Product Operations:
  Learn how to build and scale critical operational processes. Work closely with product teams as you identify, diagnose, and find solutions for product bugs.

• Comprehensive training across essential business disciplines
• Mentorship from senior leaders and industry experts
• Hands‑on experience managing impactful projects
• Clarity in career direction with pathways to future leadership roles
• A supportive, dynamic work environment in an innovative fintech company

• Current undergraduate and master students or early career professionals with high potential such as from consulting or investment banking
• Highly motivated, curious, and adaptable individuals
• Demonstrated leadership potential and eagerness to learn
• Strategic thinker able to breakdown and organize problems, assess opportunity areas, and develop and communicate long‑term strategy and ideas to move the business forward.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to align internal and external stakeholders effectively.

If you're eager to accelerate your career, learn across diverse business functions, and become part of a dynamic team shaping financial futures, we invite you to apply!

Location:

Hybrid, 3 days onsite in San Francisco, CA.

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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