Senior Director Data & AI

Innovate at scale and shape how millions of customers experience the future of financial services through data and AI. Empower a world-class team to deliver insights, intelligence and impact across our products and platforms. Hybrid working from our Sydney HQ, combining purposeful in-person connection with flexible work from home. Write your story with a career at Zip

Requirements

• Extensive experience in data and analytics leadership roles, ideally within financial services or technology-led environments.
• Proven success designing and executing data and AI strategies that support large-scale business transformation.
• Deep technical understanding of data management, cloud-based platforms and modern AI frameworks.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building diverse, high-performing teams and inspiring cross-functional collaboration.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of translating complex insights into clear, actionable outcomes for senior stakeholders.
• Experience navigating regulatory frameworks relevant to data and AI in financial services.
• A mindset that embraces AI and new tools to adapt, learn and grow.
• An aptitude for identifying and managing risks.

Benefits

• 25 days paid leave annually, including birthday leave and quarterly wellbeing days
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers, and 4 weeks for supporting carers
• Family support policies including miscarriage bereavement leave and domestic violence leave
• Mental health and wellness initiatives, including $299 annual wellbeing allowance, free access for you and family members to our EAP service Sonder, discounted private health insurance, and great rates on fitness sessions through ClassPass
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year
• Fee-free Zip products, and discounts with Zip merchant partners (AU)
• Team social events, epic offices, free breakfast daily, and weekly free lunches (Sydney and Melbourne)