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Zip Co · 1 day ago

Strategy Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Zip Co is a digital financial services company offering innovative, people-centered products. They are seeking a Strategy Manager to help define and drive the company's most important business priorities, working closely with leadership to translate goals into actionable initiatives and ensure alignment across teams.

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Responsibilities

Lead core components of Zip’s annual planning process (“Plan on a Page”) and in-year alignment cycles translating top-line goals into actionable, measurable initiatives

Partner with leadership to identify and align on strategic priorities, focus areas, and success metrics

Build strategic frameworks that bridge long-term vision with near-term execution

Develop clear, compelling deliverables and narratives that shape executive decision-making and org-wide communication

Conduct in-depth market, competitor, and ecosystem analyses to guide strategic and product direction

Own the creation of monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc intelligence reports, highlighting market shifts, customer behavior trends, and competitive dynamics

Identify emerging risks and whitespace opportunities in the BNPL and broader payments landscape

Leverage AI tools to enhance market scanning, competitor benchmarking, and scenario planning, bringing speed, precision, and depth to intelligence outputs

Collaborate with leaders across Product, GTM, Risk, Ops, and Finance to define business problems and assess strategic opportunities

Drive prioritization and decision-making by delivering structured, data-informed recommendations

Lead and facilitate working sessions to align teams on initiatives, milestones, and execution plans

Directly support or lead delivery of critical cross-functional initiatives from idea through execution

Create and deliver high-impact presentations for executive meetings, cross-functional forums, and external partners

Translate complex data and analysis into clear, concise, and actionable storytelling

Shape the content and structure of key business rhythms, including Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews

Serve as a central hub between Strategy & Ops and partner teams, ensuring alignment, clarity, and follow-through

Manage and coach the Strategy Analyst, developing their capabilities in structured thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling

Foster a high-performing, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture

Champion continuous improvement in how the team operates and drives impact across the business

Qualification

Strategic PlanningAnalytical Problem-SolvingCross-Functional LeadershipMarket IntelligenceFinancial ModelingAI Tools ProficiencyPresentation SkillsBusiness AcumenTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, or a similar role

3+ years of leadership experience, including managing direct reports or leading cross-functional initiatives

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Market awareness and business acumen, particularly in fintech, payments, or consumer lending

Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

Experience building financial models and developing business cases to inform decisions

Proven ability to translate complex ideas into clear, executive-ready presentations and narratives

Strong proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets and PowerPoint / Slides

Applied experience using AI or AI-assisted tools (e.g., GenAI, LLMs, analytics platforms) to improve research, analysis, or planning workflows

Demonstrated success working cross-functionally to align stakeholders and drive execution

High degree of comfort with ambiguity; able to bring structure and clarity to complex, evolving problems

Preferred

Demonstrated experience in financial services, fintech, or related industries

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Incentive programs

Unlimited PTO

Generous paid parental leave

Leading family support policies

Company-sponsored 401k match

Learning and wellness subscription stipend

Beautiful Union Square office with a casual dress code

Industry-leading, employer-sponsored insurance for you and your dependents, with several 100% Zip-covered choices available

Company

Zip Co

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Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centred products that bring customers and merchants together.

Founded in 2013

Sydney, New South Wales, AUS

1001-5000 employees