Founder's Office Role (Strategy & Ops)

Full time

Remote

Overview

Otterz, a U.S.-based fintech startup, is looking for a driven and analytical Product Strategy and Operations resource to join our growing team. The candidate must come from a consulting background, preferably from top consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain & Co. We are seeking a candidate who is eager to work in the fintech space and can work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies, including product positioning, pricing, and features.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
• Work closely with the engineering and design teams to ensure product development aligns with the product strategy.
• Analyze product performance and identify areas for improvement, optimization, and growth.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support product strategy and business planning.
• Influence the crucial growth metrics of the company.
• Working closely with the founders and helping them in important decision making.

Requirement

• 2-8 years of experience in management consulting, preferably with top consulting firms such as McKinsey, Bain & Co.,Oliver Wyman or similar.
• Experience in fintech products and developing product strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data and derive insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to work in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Motivation to move to U.S (although this is not necessary).

Bonus Points, if you have:

• 1-2 years of experience at a start up.
• Roles at the intersection of business, Banking and payments product and B2B SaaS.
• Driving both strategic and tactical decision making.

This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting fintech startup with a great team culture. If you are a driven, analytical, and strategic thinker with a passion for fintech, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please note compensation will be driven by experience / impact. Please respond with current CTC (will be verified during interview process) as well as desired CTC.

Interested? Send your resume to hello@otterz.co

Location: Remote (with potential relocation to San Francisco / New York)

Role and Responsibilities:

As the CO-CTO and Technical Co-Founder at Otterz, you will hold a leadership role in the development and enhancement of our AI capabilities. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize machine learning, NLP, and AI models for our AI-powered banker.
• Leveraging your deep expertise in AI, particularly reinforcement learning, to advance our technology and scale our startup.
• Collaborating with our machine learning and NLP engineers to refine models for bookkeeping, business insights, and management recommendations.
• Applying Python programming skills to design robust and efficient algorithms, ensuring the seamless performance of the AI bookkeeper.
• Staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in machine learning, NLP, and banking technology through ongoing research.
• Enhancing the AI bookkeeper's understanding of natural language and refining its ability to generate human-like responses.
• Proactively troubleshooting and resolving technical issues to ensure the AI banker operates smoothly and effectively.
• Collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to iterate on models and improve the overall user experience.
• Contributing innovative ideas during brainstorming sessions to shape the future of AI-powered banking.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in developing machine learning and NLP models, especially within a banking or financial context.
• Exceptional proficiency in Python programming and relevant libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, spaCy).
• In-depth knowledge of deep learning architectures, recurrent neural networks, and transformer models.
• Familiarity with financial concepts, bookkeeping practices, and business management is a significant advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and optimize complex algorithms.
• A demonstrated ability to apply AI techniques to practical applications.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Join Otterz as we lead the transformation of the banking industry with our AI-powered banker. Become a part of our forward-thinking team that's shaping the future of financial services through innovation and technology.

Software Engineer

Full time

Remote

We are looking for a creative, diligent, & enthusiastic full stack software developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all development cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Web, IOS/Android development for Otterz.
• Work with founding team to fine tune and test UI/UX.
• Manage Data Security.
• Use technical knowledge to advise on how to make things happen.

Requirement:

• 2+ years of experience in engineering roles, including hands on technology development role.
• Experience working in world-class engineering organizations or innovative, reputable, high growth fintech companies.
• Experience developing technology architecture, API gateways, AWS, lambda functions, React, Node JS., IOS / Android mobile development.
• A clear communicator.
• Able to distill complex technologies and concepts into powerful messages that truly resonate with partners and other key stakeholders.

Please note compensation will be driven by experience / impact. Please respond with current CTC (will be verified during interview process) as well as desired CTC.

Interested? Send your resume to hello@otterz.co

Product Manager

Full time

Remote

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collecting and analysing feedback from customers, stakeholders and other teams to create a road map and deliver on it.
• Managing all life-cycle stages for a product from ideation through sunset, ensuring that deliverables are understood, releases are delivered on time, and users are engaged.
• Ideation of creative features/capabilities that push the boundaries.
• Developing and maintaining an understanding of the company's products, market, and competition.
• Developing product positioning and go to market strategy.
• Keeping abreast of the goings-on in the industry.
• Making creative recommendations to expand the product base and vision.
• Defining and tracking key usage metrics of your products to improve them.
• Required to work hand in hand with technical team and will need to conduct testing as well as guide UI / UX development.

Desired Profile

• 2+ years of hands-on PM experience.
• Needs to be technical and have ability to read technical documents.
• FinTech experience is nice to have but not necessary.
• Experience driving product improvements by using all types of learning: user testing, data analysis, A/B testing.
• Familiarity with tools and frameworks (Jira, Confluence, Agile, Scrum etc.) Prefer CSPO applicants.
• Motivation to move to U.S. (although this is not necessary).

Please note compensation will be driven by experience / impact. Please respond with current CTC (will be verified during interview process) as well as desired CTC.

‍Interested? Send your resume to hello@otterz.co

Job Title: Data Scientist

Full Time

Location: Remote

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Scientist to join our team at Otterz Inc. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling. You will be responsible for analyzing complex datasets, developing predictive models, and providing actionable insights to drive business growth and improve decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets to extract valuable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and implement predictive models and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and provide data-driven solutions.
• Create data visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings and insights effectively to stakeholders.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and generate hypotheses to guide further research and analysis.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning technologies.
• Ensure data quality and integrity by performing data cleaning, preprocessing, and validation.
• Document methodologies, processes, and results to maintain transparency and reproducibility of analyses.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytical role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or matplotlib.
• Solid understanding of machine learning techniques, algorithms, and frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or similar is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.

Why Otterz Inc.:

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements. Remote work.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role via email.

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Full Time

Location: Remote

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team at Otterz Inc. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, systems administration, and automation. You will be responsible for managing our development and production environments, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development lifecycle.
• Manage and monitor cloud-based infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement and manage container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
• Ensure the security and compliance of our infrastructure by implementing best practices and conducting regular audits.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor system health, performance, and security, and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
• Document processes, configurations, and procedures to maintain transparency and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices.

Why Otterz Inc.:

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements. Remote work.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role via email.

Business Development Lead

Full time

San Francisco, CA

We are looking for a creative, diligent, & enthusiastic individual to join our sales and business development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for selling Otterz banking and payments to small business clients in their local geography in the U.S. Applications are welcome only from those candidates residing in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership team and Sales lead to identify leads.
• Prospect leads based on best fit and close deals.
• Build relationship with existing and new customers.
• Product demo and installation and integration (in coordination with the support team) at the customer’s site, educating them about Otterz offering and benefits.
• Establishing onboarding process for merchants and develop required documentation.

Important: This is an In-field job, hence you would be required to manage your own time and schedule. We would measure you by outcomes not output!

Domain Expertise

• 1-5 years of experience in selling payments is preferred but not necessary.
• Prior experience working at or owning a small business preferred.
• Familiarity with banking and payments needs of small businesses a plus.
• Bonus Point, if you are familiar with the technical setup and functioning OR done sales for POS Hardware product like Verifone, PAX, Magtek, clover, etc.
• Familiarity with eCommerce payments and payment gateways.

Individual Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated individual
• Excellent presentation skills.
• High Ownership (taking complete responsibility for the growth via the respective channels)
• Self-starter with a high level of drive and commitment
• Ability to visit clients on site

Mindset & Behavior

• Passionate about technology and excited about the impact of emerging / disruptive technologies
• Wants to unleash inner self-starter and work in an environment that fosters entrepreneurial minds
• Believes in culture of brutal transparency and trust
• Open to learning new ideas outside scope or knowledge skillset

Interested? Send your resume to hello@otterz.co

Compliance Manager

Full time

NY, USA

Who should apply:

We are looking for hungry learners who want to proactively expand their product and industry knowledge. As , you’ll be responsible for conducting periodic internal reviews or company audits to ensure that the firm is compliant with laws, rules and regulations. Your main goal is to direct internal investigations, assess products and develop risk management strategies to ensure compliance. If you’re motivated and ready to grow your career, we would love to speak with you!

What you'll do:

• Support the Fintech business in the adoption of enterprise risk and compliance framework of policies, testing, training, and reporting.
• Support the execution of risk assessments for business and product areas, analyze gaps identified and recommend remediation actions for risk gaps.
• Facilitate and provide oversight over the development of Fintech compliance policies and development and completion of compliance training.
• Monitor and maintain awareness of regulatory changes relative to the Fintech products and services and work; support the Chief Compliance Officer in efforts to achieve compliance with regulatory changes within Fintech.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• At least five (5) years of experience in a complian
• ce, audit, or testing role at a fintech, bank, auditing, or consulting firm.
• Professional certification (CRCM, CERP, CAMS, CIA, and/or CCSA) or Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred.

Interested? Send your resume to hello@otterz.co

Role and Responsibilities:

As an Accountant with a CPA designation at Otterz, you will play a crucial role in our AI-powered fintech company focused on virtual bookkeeping, tax filing, payments processing, and AI-driven insights. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with our bookkeepers, product team, and tech team to develop and improve our product. Collaborate on training our AI model for bookkeeping and provide valuable insights for product enhancement.
• Tax Expertise: Utilize your CPA designation to assist in the filing of taxes for our small business customers. Address complex questions related to tax treatment and filing, ensuring compliance and providing expert guidance.
• Strategic Contribution: Contribute to the strategic vision of our fintech product by providing financial expertise and insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to align financial strategies with the overall product roadmap.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure that our financial processes, especially tax-related, are in compliance with regulations. Maintain high-quality standards in all financial aspects of the company.
• Data Analysis: Leverage your financial expertise to analyze financial data, helping us make informed decisions, optimize financial processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Training and Development: Assist in training our AI model by providing real-world financial data and insights, helping improve its accuracy and efficiency in bookkeeping and tax-related tasks.

Desired Profile:

• CPA Designation: Hold an active CPA designation, showcasing your expertise in accounting and taxation.

• Experience: Possess a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting and tax-related roles, with a preference for experience in fintech or technology-driven companies.

• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax codes. Proficiency in using accounting software and financial tools is a plus.

• Collaborative Skills: Exhibit strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and explain complex financial concepts to non-finance team members.

• Analytical Mindset: Be adept at data analysis and have the ability to extract actionable insights from financial data.

• Adaptability: Be open to learning and adapting to new technologies and methodologies as our fintech evolves.

• Attention to Detail: Have a meticulous eye for detail to ensure accuracy in financial processes and tax filings.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

Compensation:

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with your experience and expertise. In addition to your base salary, Otterz offers a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Join us at Otterz in reshaping the future of financial services with your expertise and passion for innovation. Apply now to be part of an exceptional team driving transformative change in the fintech landscape.