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It’s super seamless.” Watch full video Company About Us Partners Careers Contact Us Join our team View job openings Region France Germany Netherlands Spain United Kingdom United States Your browser does not support the video tag. Introducing Navan Edge Early access The new standard for frequent travelers: tailored, rewarding, effortless. Get started Request a demo Log In France Germany Netherlands Spain United Kingdom United States Log In Log In Log In Head of Private Equity Partnerships Location: Boston, MA; New York, NY Department: Sales Navan is looking for a high-energy, entrepreneurial Head of Private Equity Partnerships to build our PE channel from the ground up. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Partnerships, this is a "0-to-1" build designed for a top-tier practitioner who is ready to own the entire lifecycle of a partnership. We are looking for a builder who possesses a strong "Rolodex" within the PE ecosystem and is excited by the prospect of rolling up their sleeves to establish Navan as the institutional standard for the world’s leading investment firms. What You’ll Do Own the 0-to-1 Build: You will be the architect of the PE playbook. This includes everything from fund mapping and value-prop definition to the tactical work of building your own tracking systems, collateral, and internal processes. Drive Tactical Deal Influence: You will join forecast calls and partner directly with our Sales teams. This isn't about oversight; it's about integration. You will roll up your sleeves on active deals, identify blockers, and leverage your PE relationships to drive top-down influence. Your success is measured by the trust you build with reps and the deals you help them close. Master the "Give-to-Get" Ecosystem: You will build deep ties with M&A advisory firms and PE deal teams. By first establishing strong, value-based relationships with PE firms, you will create the leverage needed to partner with advisory firms on carve-outs and new acquisitions , ensuring Navan is the first call they make for immediate spend visibility. Be the Face of Navan PE: You will represent Navan at key industry events and PE Operating Partner roundtables. You are comfortable presenting to a room of C-level stakeholders, using these high-impact "one-to-many" opportunities to scale our brand within the PE community. Operationalize the Channel: On a lean team, you will bridge the gap between "strategy" and "execution." You’ll create your own resources and push through the necessary "busy work"—admin, CRM hygiene, and deck building—to institutionalize these partnerships. Prove EBITDA Value: Work directly with PE Operating Partners to demonstrate how Navan’s platform directly impacts their Value Creation plan through cost savings and operational efficiency. Who You Are The High-Potential Riser: You have 5–8+ years of experience in Private Equity, private banking, investment banking, and understand the partnership GTM levers, with a proven track record of over-performance. You are ready to "own" a channel and have the grit to do the manual work required to make it a success. The Connected Practitioner: You bring existing, functional relationships within the Private Equity community. You know the Operating Partners and how to navigate their value-creation priorities. M&A Literate: You understand the PE investment lifecycle. You can speak fluently about the urgency of a carve-out and the technical hurdles of a tuck-in integration with a CFO or Deal Partner. High Agency & Presence: You thrive in the "messy middle" of building a program, but you also have the executive presence to lead a presentation at a PE summit. You don’t wait for a playbook; you write it. Detail-Oriented: You have the discipline to handle the "admin" of a partnership—meticulously tracking lead flow, updating CRM data, and ensuring perfect follow-through on every introduction. In-Person Collaborator: You thrive in high-energy environments and value being in the office 3 days a week to work side-by-side with the team. The Opportunity This is a role for a builder. At Navan, "Head of" is a title of ownership and action. You will be responsible for every brick in the foundation of this channel, from high-level institutional strategy to the daily tactical wins that move the needle. If you are looking to put your stamp on a global fintech leader, this is the seat. About Navan Navan is the all-in-one super app for travel and expense. Our mission is to power in-person connections by making travel easy and expense reporting a thing of the past. From startups to global enterprises like Unilever and Adobe, thousands of companies rely on Navan to provide unprecedented visibility and control over their spend. The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity. For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter. Pay Range $167,400 — $372,000 USD About Navan Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the leading all-in-one business travel , payments, and expense management platform that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit and learn more at navan.com . Culture of Excellence Our team is our competitive edge — a high-performance group of smart, driven people committed to winning together. This dedication to excellence is why we’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In (2023–2026), a G2 Best Global Software Company (2025-2026), a CNBC Disruptor 50 (2022-2025), and a Forbes Fintech 50 (2022-2025). At Navan, we provide an environment where top talent excels, offering the autonomy and fast-paced trajectory needed to build a defining career and do the best work of your life. Our Benefits Navan offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your well-being, financial security, and life outside of work. Our benefits, thoughtfully tailored by country to meet local needs, include healthcare coverage, insurance offerings, and wellness resources for you and your family. We support long-term financial growth through retirement savings programs and opportunities to participate in our equity plans, so you can share in Navan’s success. To promote balance, we offer flexible time off, country-specific holidays, and paid parental leave for all new parents. Additional benefits include connectivity and commuting support*, mental health resources, and exclusive travel-related perks. Wherever you’re based, our benefits evolve with you. Workplace Policy Navan believes in the value of in-person connections, whether that’s sitting down to have lunch with one another, taking a walking 1:1, or collaborating in a room together. The connections forged through face-to-face interactions improve company culture and drive business results. Navan invests in global office spaces — in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, among others — that feel welcoming. In-office perks such as company-provided lunches and happy hours create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. Our employees work from the office four days a week. Please expect this policy for all roles that are tied to an office. Equal Opportunity Navan is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 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All available job openings at Navan will be posted on Navan’s website and all Navan recruiters will be reachable through an email address ending in “@navan.com” or “@navan.tech” or "@talent.navan.com". *Applies to select locations. 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(EU), Adyen N.V. San Francisco Branch (US), and Adyen N.V. London Branch (UK) About Navan Navan is the global AI-powered business travel and expense management platform that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. powering travel programs at more than 10,000 companies, including Canva , HelloFresh , DoorDash, Duolingo , and Steelcase. The platform simplifies travel, payments, and expense management with intuitive tools for booking, automated payments with built-in virtual cards, and seamless expense reporting. Navan delivers exceptional customer satisfaction , with a 96% CSAT and 43 NPS. Founded in 2015 by Ariel Cohen and Ilan Twig as TripActions, Navan reported $613M in LTM revenue and $7.6B in LTM gross booking volume, each for the twelve months ended July 31, 2025. The company aims to empower organizations worldwide to make corporate travel smarter and more efficient. Learn more at navan.com . Product Business Travel Expense Management Advanced Analytics Navan Rewards Sustainability Solutions Enterprises Small Business Accounting Teams Executive assistants Finance Teams Travel Managers Travelers By Industry Energy and Utilities Financial Services Food and Beverages Health and Wellness Industrial and Manufacturing Media and Entertainment Professional Services Real Estate and Construction Retail and Ecommerce Technology and Software Resources Guides Compare Us Blog Travel and Expense Glossary Per Diem Calculator Mileage Calculator Customers Case Studies Help Center Customer Resources End-User Resources Customer Reviews Company About Us Partners Careers Contact Us 4.7 out of 5 | 9K+ reviews return ( ); Region France Germany Netherlands Spain United Kingdom United States Website Terms of Use Privacy Security Accessibility Statement Modern Slavery Statement Status Your Privacy Choices © 2026 Navan The Navan card is issued by Celtic Bank (Member FDIC), Stripe Technology Europe Limited, Stripe Payments UK Limited, Adyen N.V. (EU), Adyen N.V. San Francisco Branch (US), and Adyen N.V. London Branch (UK) About Navan Navan is the global AI-powered business travel and expense management platform that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. powering travel programs at more than 10,000 companies, including Canva , HelloFresh , DoorDash, Duolingo , and Steelcase. The platform simplifies travel, payments, and expense management with intuitive tools for booking, automated payments with built-in virtual cards, and seamless expense reporting. Navan delivers exceptional customer satisfaction , with a 96% CSAT and 43 NPS. Founded in 2015 by Ariel Cohen and Ilan Twig as TripActions, Navan reported $613M in LTM revenue and $7.6B in LTM gross booking volume, each for the twelve months ended July 31, 2025. The company aims to empower organizations worldwide to make corporate travel smarter and more efficient. Learn more at navan.com .