Senior Director, Investor Relations & Strategic Finance
Zscaler · San Jose, California, USA · greenhouse
$190,000 – $190,000
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About Zscaler
Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The world’s largest businesses, critical infrastructure organizations, and government agencies rely on Zscaler to secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and to accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Distributed across more than 160 data centers globally, the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform combined with advanced AI combats billions of cyber threats and policy violations every day and unlocks productivity gains for modern enterprises by reducing costs and complexity.
Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership and accountability.
We champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering our people to embrace their potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges and want to make a positive difference on a global scale, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler to help shape the future of cybersecurity.
Role
We are looking for a Senior Director, Investor Relations & Strategic Finance to join our team. This is a Hybrid San Jose, CA role (in-office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday), reporting to the SVP of Investor Relations & Strategic Finance.
You will serve as a strategic financial partner and narrative architect, helping define our "Zero Trust" platform story for the market. As a key deputy to the SVP, you will move beyond traditional communications to drive quantitative leadership, managing consensus and articulating the financial narrative consolidation to sell-side analysts and institutional investors.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Act as the lead architect for our strategic narrative, drafting quarterly earnings scripts and pressing the "Platform" thesis while translating technical synergies into clear financial efficiencies
- Direct financial modeling and consensus management, leveraging global analyst resources to maintain a rigorous internal "shadow model" while you focus on pressure-testing assumptions and interpreting key SaaS metrics like RPO and ARR
- Lead investor targeting strategies and manage the calendar for conferences and non-deal roadshows, while contributing to the development of a compelling annual Investor Day
- Articulate the Zscaler narrative to existing and prospective investors in a compelling, yet credible, fashion to attract and retain long-term investors
- Lead the cross functional integration of Corporate Responsibility strategy into the IR program while maintaining readiness plans for shareholder activism or market dislocation events
- Lead select strategic finance projects and partner on cross-functional projects as applicable. Projects may include due diligence for potential acquisitions, inputs to long-range planning, and other analyses
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You are a strategic storyteller who bridges the gap between complex financial data and compelling market narratives.
- You are a high-accountability leader who thrives on precision, accuracy, and the ability to anticipate market reactions before they happen.
- You are a collaborative partner who builds trust quickly with C-Suite executives, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.
- You are a resilient problem solver capable of navigating high-pressure environments and pivoting strategies in response to market volatility.
- You are an analytical powerhouse who uses data not just to report on the past, but to shape the future direction of the company’s investor strategy.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- BA/BS in Finance, Economics, or a related field
- 12+ years of relevant experience, combining Investment Banking or Sell-Side Research with in-house IR experience at a high-growth public SaaS company
- Deep technical fluency in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and consumption or subscription-based revenue models
- Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to debate valuation mechanics and modeling assumptions with hedge fund analysts
- Deep experience influencing and coaching executive level leadership
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- MBA or CFA designation
- Existing high-trust relationships with top-tier Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Software analysts
- Ability to deconstruct complex technical concepts (e.g., Zero Trust, SASE, XDR, Quantum readiness) into clear, non-technical investment narratives
#AT-4 #Hybrid
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- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
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