Director of Data (Engineering & Analytics)

About Zay Zoon

At Zay Zoon, 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 Zay Zoon customers reporting reduced financial stress, we know our solutions help lead to happier and more productive employees. Zay Zoon 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.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of Data (Engineering & Analytics) to own and evolve Zay Zoon’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.

Your Impact

• Set a clear, pragmatic vision for how data supports Zay Zoon’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.
• Experience setting up north star metrics and KPI frameworks, and guiding teams through changes in process, governance, and tools so everyone stays aligned.
• Ability to think about infrastructure with the big picture in mind, balancing immediate business needs with long‑term growth, and understanding how systems like CRM, CDP, and data warehouses fit together to drive results.
• Proven track record of building and leading data engineering and analytics teams, transforming how organizations approach and trust their data.

Why You’ll Love Working at Zay Zoon

• 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…