Drimva

Zscaler

Senior Director, Investor Relations & Strategic Finance

$217K–$310K

Santa Clara, California, USA · Director · Full-time · Posted Jan 5, 2026

Experience
12+ years; combines Investment Banking or Sell-Side Research with in-house Investor Relations at a high-growth, public SaaS or enterprise software company.
Education
BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

About the job

Leads investor relations and strategic finance by shaping Zscaler’s financial narrative, engaging investors and analysts, and supporting corporate development and long-range planning.

What you'll do

  • Develop investor-facing materials, including quarterly earnings scripts and Q&A, and communicate the company’s strategy and growth drivers.
  • Manage investor and analyst relationships, investor targeting, events, roadshows, and feedback to executives.
  • Support strategic finance initiatives, including M&A due diligence and long-range planning.

What they ask for

  • Foundational understanding of AI/ML, experience positioning AI-driven product pipelines, and use of modern analytics tools to optimize IR workflows.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience combining Investment Banking or Sell-Side Research with in-house Investor Relations at a high-growth, public SaaS or enterprise software company.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity architectures, cloud infrastructure, and subscription-based financial models.
  • Strong financial modeling skills and a BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

Nice to have

  • Established relationships with cybersecurity, software, or infrastructure analysts and buy-side portfolio managers.
  • CFA designation; experience with predictive AI, advanced sentiment analysis, or quantitative modeling for investor relations.

Pay

$217,000 — $310,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

AI/ML, predictive AI

AI focus

Requires foundational AI/ML understanding, experience positioning AI-driven product pipelines, and using analytics tools in IR workflows; predictive AI for investor targeting and sentiment analysis is preferred.

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