Managing Director, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures - IT/Cybersecurity

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, which is found in our SASE and SSE offerings, 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.

Managing Director, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures - IT/Cybersecurity

Zscaler’s Go-to-Market division 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.

Remote Role | Reports to Global Head of M&A, Divestitures, and Private Equity

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced Managing Director, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures - IT/Cybersecurity, to join M&A/D and Private Equity practice. Reporting to the Global Head of M&A, Divestitures, and Private Equity, you’ll be responsible for:

• Strategic Advising: Leading technical and strategic planning sessions to accelerate value creation, preserve value, and capture synergies during post-merger integrations or divestitures.
• Innovative Enablement: Helping clients understand and incorporate Zscaler’s cutting-edge capabilities to securely facilitate seamless post-merger integration processes.
• Executive Relationship Development: Building and nurturing relationships with C-suite executives, prospects, and partners to lead consultative engagements that drive impactful transformations and deliver client success.
• Revenue Generation: Owning revenue growth initiatives with a keen focus on M&A and Divestiture solutions, aligning efforts to meet or exceed business targets from strategic buyers and private equity firms.

What we’re looking for (Minimum Qualification)

• Advisory Expertise: Extensive consulting background in cybersecurity, zero trust, networking, cloud computing, and/or artificial intelligence, ideally honed at a Big 5 consulting firm or an MBB (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) firm.
• Delivery Mastery: Proven success leading strategy, planning, and transformation initiatives during M&A integrations or Divestiture separations.
• Global Perspective: Hands-on experience with pre- and post-closure M&A/D transactions across EMEA and APAC regions.
• Practice Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead an advisory practice, encompassing pipeline development, client acquisition, customer success, and quota attainment.

Executive Relationships: Adept at cultivating strong C-suite and senior executive relationships with clients, prospects, and partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• To differentiate yourself in this role, you possess qualities that elevate your leadership style and technical acumen:
• Thought Leadership: Passion for guiding clients through complex transactions, coupled with a commitment to continuous learning and personal growth in M&A/D, cyber risk, and post-merger integration (PMI).

Technical Fluency: A deep understanding of integration/separation approaches which leverage industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, SASE, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust) and comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.

Why Join Us?

• At Zscaler, we are shaping the future of secure enterprise transformations. This is your chance to lead, innovate, and drive impact alongside global executives and thought leaders. If you thrive in complex, high-stakes environments and enjoy working at the intersection of strategy and technology, we invite you to join our team.

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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