Senior Manager, Data and Analytics

ZayZoon; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ZayZoon is seeking a Senior Manager of Data & Analytics to lead their data practice. In this role, you'll drive the migration to modern data systems, manage a data team, and collaborate with engineering to enhance analytical capabilities. ZayZoon offers a fully remote work environment, flexible time off, and a supportive culture focused on employee wellness.

Benefits

Permanently remote work environment

Flexible time off, up to 6 weeks of vacation

Immediate benefits including health coverage

Parental leave top-up

Wage access

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of data architecture and engineering across multiple data stack components.
• Proven leadership in building and managing data analytics teams.
• Experience in FinTech startups, especially HR Tech or Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of five data specialists across two teams.
• Oversee data operations and grow centralized analytical capabilities.
• Move ZayZoon from legacy data systems to a modern data technology stack.

Skills

Data architecture

Leadership

Data analysis

KPI framework establishment

AI applications understanding

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Who We Are

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 recognized for its growth in the 2024 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.

About The Role

The Senior Manager of Data & Analytics will play a key role in evolving the data practice at ZayZoon. Managing a team of five data specialists across two teams, the Senior Manager, Data & Analytics will be responsible for building strong data foundations to support scaling, generating insights for proactive decision-making across the organization.

• Move ZayZoon from legacy data systems to a modern data technology stack.
• Introduce and mature governance, documentation, and quality in data architecture, modeling, and infrastructure development.
• Coordinate and execute on medallion data pipeline implementation and reporting change management.
• Oversee data operations and grow centralized analytical capabilities, including team performance and development.
• Collaborate with Ops and Engineering teams to support AI LLM and ML applications.
• Manage vendor selection and procurement strategically.
• Foster team growth through coaching, mentorship, and effective work management.

You Bring

• Deep knowledge of data architecture and engineering across multiple data stack components.
• Experience establishing KPI frameworks and managing governance and controls.
• Proven leadership in building and managing data analytics teams.
• Ability to work from high-level business objectives with a pragmatic approach to infrastructure needs.
• Understanding of Revenue Technology stacks including CDP, CRM, DWH.
• Interest and familiarity with LLM, MCP, RAG / Vector Stores, and AI applications.
• Experience in FinTech startups, especially HR Tech, Payroll, or Benefits, is highly regarded.

Research indicates that while men apply to jobs when they meet about 60% of criteria, women and marginalized groups tend to apply only when they meet every requirement. If you think you’re a good fit but don’t meet every criterion, apply anyway. We’d love to connect and see if you’re a great fit!

Why You’ll Love Working At ZayZoon

• Permanently remote work environment.
• Flexible time off, up to 6 weeks of vacation.
• Immediate benefits including health coverage and wellness stipends.
• Additional perks like parental leave top-up, wage access, and a supportive culture.

What You Can Expect From Us

We review every application thoroughly and keep you informed throughout the process. Apply confidently — we’re excited to hear from you!

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Information Technology

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