About the job About This Role The Product Operations Associate will play a key supporting role in ensuring the success and smooth operation of our products. Reporting to the Product Operations Manager, you will assist in diagnosing and resolving product issues, gathering and analyzing user feedback, and maintaining operational processes. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, customer-focused individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to learn and grow within a dynamic team. Roles And Responsibilities Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure products have the needed operational support from inception, to long term product maintenance Identify, diagnose, and root causes user issues, coordinating closely with stakeholders like PMs and the Fraud team to ensure action Conduct and own customer interviews, gather feedback on features, and ensure product support needs are accurately assessed and fulfilled. Drive policy changes, while maintaining product changelogs and determining long-term risk factors Manage post-launch operations, including furnishing follow-ups, compliance tracking, and metrics monitoring to ensure product stability and success. Expertise And Experience Required 1+ years of experience in B2C Tech, Consulting, or a fast paced start-up environment Strong project management skills and the ability to align internal and external stakeholders effectively. Analytical experience, and ability to diagnose and prioritize product issues in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to conduct user interviews, gathering feedback, and driving customer-focused improvements Able to maintain documentation and drive process improvements for long-term operational success. Strategic thinking and demonstrated ability to communicate long-term product strategy 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. 🏥 Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee! 📈 Stock Options 🏝 Generous flexible vacation policy to help you recharge 💰US salary range for this full-time position consists of base + equity + benefits Our Salary Ranges Are Determined By Role And Experience $100k - $160k base + equity Regular team building events to help you get to know the Kikoff team and soo much more! 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.