About the role

Director of Data at ZayZoon managing analytics and engineering teams. Leading initiatives to improve data infrastructure and insights for employee financial wellness platform.

Responsibilities

Set a clear, pragmatic vision for how data supports ZayZoon’s growth, defining the fundamentals of data infrastructure, modeling, and analytics as we scale
Build the core data foundations from the ground up, establishing reliable, secure, and accessible systems that teams can trust day-to-day
Put simple, effective data governance in place, clarifying ownership, standards, and documentation without slowing teams down
Coach and grow a high-impact data team, setting strong expectations and rolling up your sleeves to work closely with them
Partner closely with cross-functional teams to focus early data efforts on revenue visibility, operational efficiency, and better decision-making

5+ years of experience in data engineering and analytics, with 3+ years of direct people management experience
Deep experience across the full data stack, from sources and ETL pipelines to warehouses, orchestration, governance, and analytics with a love for being hands-on, turning challenges into solutions right alongside your team
You’ve set up north star metrics and KPI frameworks before, and you know how to guide teams through changes in process, governance, and tools so everyone stays aligned
You think about infrastructure with the big picture in mind, balancing immediate business needs with long-term growth, and you understand how systems like CRM, CDP, and data warehouses fit together to drive results
You’ve successfully built and led data engineering and analytics teams, transforming how organizations approach and trust their data along the way

Permanently Remote: Work from a desk, a coffee shop, or in the great outdoors - our jobs are fully remote, forever
Flexible Time Off: Whether it's a longer vacation to explore new horizons, a series of short breaks for regular rejuvenation, or stepping away for a new level of mastery in a skillset – our “You-do-You” time off program caters to the diverse and evolving lifestyles of our team with a maximum of 6 weeks vacation
Instant Benefits: All full-time employees get access to medical, vision, and dental benefits from their very first day including increased mental health coverage and a wellness stipend
Plus: Inclusive parental leave top-up, earned wage access, real time market data for salaries, a supportive culture for lifelong learners and more