About Zscaler
Serving thousands of enterprise customers around the world including 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was founded in 2007 with a mission to make the cloud a safe place to do business and a more enjoyable experience for enterprise users. As the operator of the world’s largest security cloud, Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so enterprises can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The pioneering, AI-powered Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform protects thousands of enterprise customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location.
Named a Best Workplace in Technology by Fortune and others, Zscaler fosters an inclusive and supportive culture that is home to some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and collaborative, and you are passionate about building and innovating for the greater good, come make your next move with Zscaler.
The Zscaler Sales and Go-to-Market team is a global group of professionals who are passionate about delighting our customers, nurturing trusted partnerships, and sharing their expertise to drive a secure, cloud-enabled digital future and further cement our position as the world leader in cloud security. Sales, Customer Success, Sales Enablement, Solution Architects, Business Development, Transformation, and Technology Partnerships all work together to demonstrate the power and agility of Zscaler cloud transformation to the world.
We're looking for an experienced Director of Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures to join our M&A team. A remote role, reporting to the Head of M&A, Divestitures, and Private Equity, you'll be responsible for:
- Developing strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to unlock, drive, and close complex sales and customer success initiatives.
- Showcasing Zscaler's differentiation by demonstrating the unique capabilities of Zscaler's architecture, helping clients achieve seamless integrations and divestitures.
- Inspiring client confidence through leading technical and strategic planning sessions, providing a steady hand to clients and partners throughout high-stakes transactions.
- Driving revenue growth by leading the sales strategy and execution, with a laser focus on M&A and divestiture value propositions that meet our targets.
What We're Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Experience in IT, cybersecurity, and M&A/D transactions, with a global view across EMEA and APAC.
- Technology consulting experience with a background in cybersecurity, zero trust, networking, cloud computing, or AI/ML, ideally with Big 5 or MBB consulting experience.
- Proven in leading sales pursuits, managing quotas, and driving revenue through a SaaS platform.
- Experience building C-suite relationships, with experience establishing communication and engagement with prospects.
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- A commitment to ongoing learning, urgency, and empathy to support clients through the complexities of M&A.
- Understanding of post-merger integration or separation programs, industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, SASE, MITRE, Zero Trust), and risk mitigation strategies.
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At Zscaler, we believe that diversity drives innovation, productivity, and success. We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds and identities to join our team and contribute to our mission to make doing business seamless and secure. We are guided by these principles as we create a representative and impactful team, and a culture where everyone belongs. For more information on our commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, visit the Corporate Responsibility page of our website.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages, including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
By applying for this role, you adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and Zscaler policies, including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Zscaler is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations or adjustments) in our recruiting processes for candidates who are differently abled, have long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.
