Strategic Leader, Private Equity Relations & Engagement
Core
Drive strategic engagements with Private Equity (PE) partners to build cyber resiliency, boost EBITDA, and accelerate value creation across portfolio companies using the Zscaler Zero Trust platform.
Role type
Senior IC Strategic Leader, Private Equity Relations
Builds
Cyber resiliency and value creation outcomes for PE portfolio companies
Domain
Cybersecurity + Private Equity / Investment Banking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Private Equity operating models, M&A transaction advisory, financial metrics (IRR, ROI, TCO, LBO), cybersecurity fundamentals, SaaS business models, executive presence, value-based sales
Preferred skills
Top-tier strategy consulting or M&A/PE pedigree, established global PE ecosystem network, AI-powered analytics for deal cycles
Technologies
Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange, AI/ML technologies
Responsibilities
Manage strategic relationships and negotiate commercial frameworks with PE partners; originate opportunities and drive value-based sales cycles; model quantitative business cases proving EBITDA impact and risk reduction; conduct QBRs and portfolio reviews with executive leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC