Staff Analyst Business Operations

About Zscaler

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. The worlds 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 debatewere 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 youre 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 Staff Analyst Business Operations to join our Office of CEO Business Operations department. This is a hybrid role based in Mohali reporting to the Director Business Operations.

You will lead strategic initiatives and optimize operations across the organization making your mark on the planning and product roadmap at the forefront of the worlds cloud security leader. Youll champion innovation and help deliver a growing portfolio of capabilities in threat prevention visibility and business enablement.

What youll do (Role Expectations)

• Own and drive complex cross-functional projects aimed at accelerating growth optimizing operations and improving profitability.
• Develop and maintain core business models forecasts and dashboards to monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with leadership to design execute and track strategic initiatives focused on business growth and operational efficiency
• Conduct market research competitive analysis and performance reviews to guide growth strategies effectively
• Develop and implement data-driven strategies to enhance organizational processes and scalability
• Create reports presentations and dashboards to communicate findings and propose solutions to stakeholders

Who You Are (Success Profile)

• You thrive in ambiguity. Youre comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
• You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You are a problem-solver. You love running towards the challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
• You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedbackknowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
• You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose.

What Were Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Operations or a related field
• 6-8 years of experience in strategy management consulting or operational roles within dynamic industries
• Proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel SQL Tableau Power BI and other data visualization platforms
• Exhibited expertise in financial modeling KPI tracking and performance evaluations alongside strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in industries like consulting finance or technology
• Prior exposure to strategic planning or change management initiatives
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen

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