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Full-Time

Senior Director

Data Analytics

Posted on 6/27/2024

Zip

Zip

501-1,000 employees

Provides buy now, pay later services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$225k - $250kAnnually

+ Incentive Programs + Paid Parental Leave + Employer-Covered Insurance

Expert

Union City, NJ, USA

Remote-first opportunity for US-based employees with the option to work in-person out of our Manhattan office

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Power BI
Python
SQL
Tableau
Business Analytics
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 15+ years of experience in data analytics, project management, or related areas
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or a related field
  • Proficiency in SQL, Microsoft Excel, Tableau, PowerBI skills
  • Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
  • Experience with relevant Business Intelligence tools/scripting languages (i.e., SQL, Python, Spark, Scala, R, Power BI, Tableau preferred)
  • Related industry experience preferred
  • Experience with data modeling (dbt), data cataloging (Alation/Atlan) preferred
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a data strategy at Zip
  • Partner with senior management to identify areas of opportunity where data can be leveraged to drive business outcomes
  • Own the implementation and governance of analytical tooling
  • Manage, coach, and develop the Zip Data Analytics team
  • Partner closely with business and engineering teams to drive key components for the data strategy
  • Advocate for the internal and external “brand” of data at Zip
  • Ensure that analytical projects are aligned with business objectives and recommendations are considered and prioritized
  • Deliver metrics for monthly business reviews, including data quality and storytelling
  • Deliver ad-hoc insights for stakeholders and leadership
  • Manage financial reporting, forecasting, and analytics
  • Deliver structured business insights and recommendations using data and analytical techniques

Zip Co provides buy now, pay later (BNPL) services that allow consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time without interest. Its main products, Zip Pay and Zip Money, cater to different spending needs, offering flexible payment options for everyday items and larger expenses. Zip generates revenue through fees from merchants and late payments, and it partners with various retailers to enhance the shopping experience. Unlike many competitors, Zip emphasizes convenience and transparency, ensuring users are fully aware of their payment obligations. The company's goal is to simplify the purchasing process and expand its market presence across multiple countries.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

Sydney, Australia

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The partnership with FEVO can significantly increase Zip's user base by making BNPL available for high-demand events like concerts and sports.
  • Zip's ability to offer flexible payment options can attract and retain millennial subscribers, who are a key demographic for BNPL services.
  • The $225 million credit facility from Victory Park Capital provides Zip with the financial resources to expand its services and improve its technology.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory scrutiny from bodies like the Reserve Bank of Australia could impose new compliance costs and operational challenges.
  • The failure of ZestMoney, in which Zip had invested, highlights the risks associated with international expansion and investments in emerging markets.

What makes Zip unique

  • Zip's integration with FEVO's Social Checkout™ platform allows it to tap into the social commerce market, a unique angle compared to traditional BNPL providers.
  • The company's focus on flexible payment options during checkout aligns with the preferences of 50% of acquirers, giving it a competitive edge in merchant partnerships.
  • Zip's significant credit facility from Victory Park Capital and its strategic investments, such as the $50 million stake in ZestMoney, highlight its strong financial backing and growth potential.

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Benefits

Parental leave - Enjoy up to 20 weeks paid leave and return part-time on a full-time salary for 3 months!

Bonus scheme - We give you skin in the game through our various share incentive programs.

Family support - We support our ZipFam on their life journey through people policies and programs.

Volunteer leave - Use your paid volunteer leave to Zip it forward and create change in your community.

Reward & recognition - We love celebrating your wins and giving you the freedom to choose how you're rewarded.

Career growth - You'll be given clear progression pathways and transparent coaching so you can truly flourish.

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