Strategy Manager

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 Demonstrated experience in financial services, fintech, or related industries preferred Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving skills Experience building financial models and developing business cases 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) Demonstrated success working cross-functionally to align stakeholders and drive execution High degree of comfort with ambiguity

Lead core components of Zip’s annual planning process Partner with leadership to identify strategic priorities Build strategic frameworks bridging long-term vision and near-term execution Conduct market, competitor, and ecosystem analyses Own creation of market intelligence reports Identify emerging risks and whitespace opportunities Collaborate with leaders across Product, GTM, Risk, Ops, and Finance Drive prioritization and decision-making with data-informed recommendations Lead and facilitate working sessions to align teams Create and deliver high-impact presentations for executive meetings Manage and coach the Strategy Analyst