Senior Manager, Private Equity Partnerships - North America

Vertice was launched in 2022 to transform how companies manage their technology spend. Our agentic workflows, AI insights and expert buyers empower companies to buy smarter and scale faster, with Finance and Procurement leaders in over 30 countries worldwide trusting Vertice to manage their software purchases. In the software category alone, we have managed over $10bn in spend and have a track record of delivering 20% savings and halving procurement cycles. Headquartered in London with offices across the world including New York, Brno, Sydney and Johannesburg, we’re shaping the future of procurement on a global scale. And we’re just getting started. Founded by serial entrepreneurs Roy Tuvey and Eldar Tuvey, who have a track record of building two category-defining technology companies to exit, Vertice has seen a remarkable 13X revenue growth in two years. This trajectory earned us the #2 spot on the Sunday Times' 2026 Tech 100 list, following our recognition as 2025’s fastest-growing startup in the UK by the FT’s Sifted, and as fourth in Europe. Following our Series C, we have secured $100M+ in funding from leading investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, 83North and Lakestar, and are expanding our reach across our team. Do you want to make an outsized impact, work with exceptional people, and be part of a highly motivated team? Come and join our mission to build the Intelligent Procurement Platform. Your role at Vertice: Vertice partners with private equity firms globally to help reduce their portfolio companies’ software spend by 20%. The Private Equity Partnerships channel is the fastest-growing channel in the business, and you will join the PE team to identify and build relationships with PE firms. You will report to the VP Go-to-Market who is based in London. This is a hybrid role where you will both open up new relationships as well as cover existing partnerships / firms. You will work closely with the PE Partnerships, Sales, Business Development, Delivery and Operations teams to grow the channel. Responsibilities: - Identify private equity firms through your network, cold outreach, and referrals to generate new business opportunities for Vertice with portfolio companies. - Develop and build strong relationships with value creation teams at these PE firms, acting as a trusted advisor. Once you’ve developed a partnership with a firm, run monthly/quarterly business reviews to update them on their portfolio companies and identify other ways to upsize and deepen the relationship. - Attend industry events and conferences to represent Vertice and build our brand as a trusted PE service provider. - Work cross-functionally with GTM and Product teams to improve the Vertice for Private Equity offering. Requirements: - You are in the New York area and have 5-10 years of experience working with PE firms, either at an expert network or other PE service or tech provider. You may have worked in business development, account management, sales, partnerships, or a similar role. You enjoy a role that combines both business development and relationship management. - You have the gravitas and presence to engage with highly experienced professionals, holding your own with industry leaders who have decades of experience (Senior Value Creation leaders, CEOs/CFOs of portfolio companies). - You have good commercial intuition, and the ability to build rapport, influence people and drive change, whether it’s with a senior exec or junior operator. - You are an expert people person and your superpower is building and maintaining strong relationships. You love being client-facing, and you enjoy attending events and networking functions. - You are highly results-driven, organized and reliable. Why join Vertice? - Be a part of the 4th fastest growing startup in Europe (Financial Times) that is changing the way businesses buy and sell SaaS. - Work with passionate and talented teams that value your contributions and expertise. - Be part of a culture