
About ModernFi
Streamlining deposits for community banks
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Civic Center, New York, NY
- Series A funding of $57.7 million
- End-to-end deposit management platform for financial institutions
- Supports smaller banks in retaining deposits amid market volatility
ModernFi is a fintech company headquartered in Civic Center, New York, specializing in deposit management for financial institutions. With a Series A funding of $57.7 million, ModernFi's end-to-end deposit management platform connects smaller banks with high-value depositors, helping them retain cru...
π Benefits
ModernFi offers unlimited PTO, premium health, dental, and vision insurance, and company equity, ensuring employees have a supportive and rewarding wo...
π Culture
ModernFi's culture is focused on addressing real challenges faced by smaller banks, fostering a mission-driven environment where employees are dedicat...
Overview
ModernFi is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the technical onboarding of financial institutions to their platform. You'll manage infrastructure setup and collaborate with bank IT teams. This role requires a technical background and client-facing skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a technical background and enjoy being client-facing β your experience includes managing infrastructure setups and configuring integrations for clients. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure seamless onboarding experiences. You possess strong communication skills, allowing you to translate complex technical requirements into understandable terms for clients. You are detail-oriented and have a passion for improving processes, always looking for ways to enhance the onboarding experience for financial institutions.
Desirable
Experience with financial institutions or digital banking integrations is a plus. Familiarity with API documentation and client management tools will help you excel in this role. You are a quick learner and adapt well to new technologies, which will be beneficial as you work with various banking systems and integrations.
What you'll do
As a Forward Deployed Engineer at ModernFi, you will lead the technical onboarding of new institutions to the platform, guiding them from account setup through configuration, testing, and go-live. You will manage infrastructure setups for clients, including provisioning SFTP servers and keypairs using Pulumi. Collaborating with bank IT teams, you will configure Single Sign-On (SSO) in Auth0 based on their identity providers. You will coordinate onboarding for third-party digital banking integrations, acting as the liaison between ModernFi, the client, and the partner. Additionally, you will own and improve the public API documentation, ensuring it is user-friendly and accessible for clients.
What we offer
At ModernFi, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our clients. We believe in hiring smart, curious individuals and providing them with real ownership of their work. You will have access to significant equity at a critical stage of the companyβs growth, and you will be part of a culture that values quality, autonomy, and fast execution. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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