Strategic Leader, Private Equity Relations & Engagement

Job overview

The Strategic Leader, Private Equity Relations & Engagement role is remote in the United States, preferably in the Northeast or New York City metro area; compensation is $164,500–$235,000 per year. The role reports to the Global Private Equity Practice Leader at Zscaler and supports strategic engagement with private equity partners. The leader builds partner relationships and coordinates commercial, sales, and technical teams to advance cybersecurity and digital transformation across portfolio companies. The role connects Zscaler’s Zero Trust platform to partner investment priorities through pipeline development, deal structuring, and performance reviews.

What you'll do

• Build and manage strategic relationships with private equity partners and execute joint go-to-market plans and periodic QBRs
• collaborate with account teams and portfolio leadership to originate pipeline and influence sales cycles
• lead partnership negotiations, deal structuring, and solution development
• work with Business Value and Sales Operations to quantify savings and track metrics
• mobilize internal specialists and partners to present technology value to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

zscaler

strategic leader

private equity

partner relations

private equity engagement

go-to-market

cybersecurity

zero trust

portfolio companies

deal structuring

pipeline development

remote us

northeast

new york city metro

$164,500–$235,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Various health plans
• vacation and sick time
• parental leave options
• retirement options
• education reimbursement
• in-office perks.

Why this role

The posting seeks experience in private equity, strategy consulting, or investment banking; knowledge of PE structures and investment metrics; and a track record of strategic, value-based discussions with C-level executives.

About the employer

Zscaler is hiring for this role. Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services. Sector: 51.