Open job Opportunities at Akoya (Remote)

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Job description

Meet the future

Akoya is an API-based network backed by major financial institutions that creates a safer and more transparent way for people to safely send their personal financial data to third-party financial apps. If you are inspired and fascinated by innovative technology that solves complex, real-world problems, then join us as we transform how financial data is accessed and shared. Akoya offers a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and fun working environment and our team is comprised of diverse, creative, and driven professionals with expertise in the banking, securities, fintech, and data aggregation industries. We are an equal opportunity employer. Come join us and be part of this exciting journey – check out www.akoya.com for more information!

At Akoya, we're always looking to work with creative and talented people. If you're interested in joining the team but don't see an open position that fits your background, you can still submit your resume.

If you are applying with an open resume submission, please be sure to also submit a cover letter telling us more about what you are looking for in the next chapter of your career and how you hope to add value to the Akoya team.

Akoya is an equal opportunity employer.

This remote position is only available to individuals living within Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania area. Candidates who do not live within this area will not be considered for this role.

Why work at Akoya

Remote-first culture with central hubs in Boston, New York City, and Raleigh for team connection.
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance with employer subsidies; flexible PTO; retirement and HSA contributions; monthly technology and commuting stipend.
Professional growth: Investment in employee development and skill-building across all levels.
Values-driven: Collaborative, respectful, humble, scrappy, and trustworthy — with a strong focus on customer-first and earning trust through integrity.
Mission-oriented: Work that directly helps consumers own and control their financial data in a secure way.

About Akoya

Company Overview

One-liner: Akoya operates a 100% API-connected, consumer-permissioned data sharing network that enables secure access to financial data across financial institutions, fintechs, and data aggregators.
Entity Type: Private (Series C)
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, USA (with offices in New York City and Raleigh)
Founded: 2020
Founders: Not publicly disclosed (key executives include CEO Joe Branca, COO Paul LaRusso, CFO Behram Panthaki, and General Counsel Paul Horan)

Core Business

Primary industry: Open finance / financial data infrastructure
Target customers: B2B — financial institutions (banks, credit unions), fintechs, and data aggregators
Mission: To help consumers more efficiently manage their finances by giving them increased choice, control, and convenience in sharing the data that powers their financial apps, while keeping that data safe and secure.

Products & Services

Akoya Data Access Network: A single-integration API network that connects financial institutions, fintechs, and aggregators, enabling secure, consumer-permissioned data sharing. Replaces screen scraping with API-based access, eliminating the need for third parties to store login credentials. Consumers can grant, modify, or revoke data access at any time.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not publicly available (private company)
Key Metric: Total Funding – Series C (latest deal type, amount not disclosed); over 130 employees; network serves 7,500+ financial institutions and powers 4,500+ apps.
Notable Investors/Partners: Not publicly disclosed in available sources
Growth Signals: 99.9%+ network availability, 99.5%+ API call success rate; growing headcount (130+ employees); expanding remote-first presence across three US hubs.

Competitive Advantages

Only 100% API-connected, consumer-permissioned data sharing network — eliminates screen scraping and the security risks of credential sharing.
Interoperable, single-integration model reduces maintenance and development costs for all network participants.
Strong security posture — built on microservices architecture with industry-leading security and privacy methodologies; SOC 2 type II (implied) and aligned with industry standards.

Strategic Focus

Continue building out the open finance ecosystem by onboarding more financial institutions and fintechs.
Maintain and enhance the API network’s reliability, security, and scalability.
Advocate for consumer data rights and compliance with evolving data-sharing regulations.

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