Director, Data (Engineering & Analytics)

At ZayZoon, we are on a mission to save 10 million hardworking employees 10 billion dollars. We’ve created a financial empowerment platform that helps businesses of all sizes make a big impact on employee financial wellness. 

We offer a variety of financial wellness services, like earned wage access, that allows employees to access their earned wages ahead of payday. With 74% of ZayZoon customers reporting reduced financial stress, we know our solutions help lead to happier and more productive employees. ZayZoon was also recognized for its growth in the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 50, 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and top-10 growth companies in Canada by CIX awards. Our recent funding extension has raised our Series B funding round to nearly $50 million USD 🎉  Join us in shaping the future of employee financial wellness and building services that address the immediate needs of today's employees.

You might see a few cities listed, but no need to be in any of them! We’re fully remote and hire across Canada and the U.S.

About the role:

We’re looking for a Director of Data (Engineering & Analytics) to own and evolve ZayZoon’s data platform, shaping how we turn raw data into trusted insights. You’ll be a player-coach, leading and rolling up your sleeves to build a reliable, scalable data ecosystem. You’ll partner closely with GTM, Product, and Finance teams, and transform analytics into real business impact - not just dashboards. You’ll also grow and mentor a team, championing standards while enabling speed and flexibility across the org. Your work will directly increase trust in data at every level, reduce noise, and make sure every team has the insights they need to move fast and confidently. At ZayZoon, your work won’t just inform decisions - it will shape the way we grow, operate, and win.

Your impact:

• 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

You bring:

• 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

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of listed criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. Think you have what it takes, but not sure you check every box? Apply to the role anyways. We’d love to talk and determine together whether you could be a great fit!

• 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

A quick note on compensation:
We care a lot about employee experience and pay is a big part of that. We’re currently on a journey toward internal pay transparency, with that work wrapping up by the end of Q1. We’re focused on doing this thoughtfully, starting with the people who make ZayZoon what it is. Being more transparent with folks outside the company than with our own team wouldn’t feel right so we’re intentionally completing this important internal work first. In the meantime, we’re always happy to share more about our compensation philosophy and what you can expect as part of our hiring process!

Every application will be reviewed by our team - we're committed to giving each application the attention it deserves because we know how important this step is for you. We want to make sure you're always in the loop and will respond to every application.

So go ahead and hit that apply button with confidence, knowing that we’re here for you every step of the way! We can't wait to hear from you.

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