Founded in 2009, Zest AI has been pioneering innovative AI technology with a mission to expand credit access to create opportunities for more Americans to pursue their financial goals. Zest AI is transforming the $17 trillion US consumer credit market by delivering AI technology that helps lenders identify creditworthy borrowers overlooked by traditional methods, while leveling the playing field so financial institutions of all sizes can harness AI to provide better lending experiences.

With over 50 issued and pending patents across automation, accuracy, performance, and model explainability, Zest AI is a leader in financial technology, providing financial institutions with AI tools that create a more resilient US financial system and a stronger U.S. economy. With over 600 active AI models, financial institutions rely on Zest AI's comprehensive suite of solutions spanning marketing, underwriting, fraud detection, lending intelligence, and more to make smarter lending decisions while improving profitability. This US-based technology as a service company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Zest AI is hiring a Financial Analyst to help us drive through our next phase of growth. In this newly-created role, the Financial Analyst will support the FP&A team in data analysis, financial/KPI reporting, business decision support, and a wide variety of projects. The Financial Analyst will interact with leadership, including C-level executives, and collaborate with just about every team within Zest as they perform research, solve problems, and identify opportunities for growth and cost savings.

In this role you will:

• Engage in all things involving data and analytics – from data input, maintenance, reporting, to producing analysis, insight, and recommendations
• Use the existing automated data processing code snippets and build upon it
• Become an expert user of tools such as Salesforce, Sage Intacct, and Anaplan
• Identify opportunities to help streamline procedures and improve system efficiencies
• Perform ad hoc analysis to facilitate decisions on business expansion, vendor selection, investor reporting, and resource management
• Continuously learn and develop new skills to keep up with business growth

We are looking for:

• 0-2 years of experience in accounting and finance related fields. Working knowledge of GAAP, relational database management, complex data analysis, security valuation, and process automation.
• Strong educational background, with at least a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Any mathematical/quantitative background is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, GSuite.
• Working knowledge with SQL, plus at least one analytical coding language (eg. Python, R, VBA, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills and experience collaborating with cross functional teams
• Ability to achieve the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast moving, multitasking environment
• Ability to document business updates and strategic plans, and to quantify the financial impact of proposed tactics and new developments
• Intellectually curious, highly self-motivated, can-do, and quick-to-learn personality
• Having completed at least one part of the CFA exam is a plus

Perks and benefits

All Zestians experience:

• The opportunity to join a mission-focused company
• People – the best part of Zest!
• Salary and participation in Zest’s annual bonus plan
• Shares in Zest
• 401(k) with generous, fully-vested company match
• Robust health and dental plans
• Unlimited vacation time
• 11 company holidays and winter break (shutdown)
• Generous family leave policy (12 week maternity leave / 6 week paternity leave)
• Cell phone and internet allowance

Our Burbank, CA area, hybrid model (typically 2 days/week) Zestians experience:

• Beautiful, modern, dog-friendly office with lounge areas
• Daily catered lunches from LA’s best restaurants and a fully stocked kitchen
• Complimentary manicures and pedicures
• On-site gym with fitness classes
• Company happy hours, social events, outings, and much more!

About Zest AI:

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where all are welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are and where we’re headed in the future. We know that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation, and succeed together. Zest is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages professionals from underrepresented groups in technology and financial services to apply.

Our core values are Communication, Collaboration, Bias for Action, Client-centricity, and Heart. Learn more at Zest.ai and connect with us on Twitter @Zest_AI or our Insights blog (https://www.zest.ai/insights).