Senior VC Partnerships Manager

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

As the Senior VC Partnerships Manager - EMEA you’ll be responsible for the successful implementation of our strategic partnerships with Venture Capital Firms, Accelerators, and Startup Ecosystem partners across the EMEA region. This role will be based in London, but candidates in other major startup hubs will be considered. It is focused on growing our partnerships in the region and increasing adoption of Deel among the highest potential startups across the portfolios and communities of our partners.

This is a quota-carrying position, meaning you’ll be directly responsible for driving pipeline and revenue growth through strategic partnerships and the founder community. The successful candidate will have experience managing external business relationships and driving cross-functional internal teams, be comfortable dealing with uncertainty in a fast-paced environment, and be able to put structure to nebulous, unstructured problems.

Responsibilities

• Venture Capital firms: Partner with select venture firms to extend Deel’s reach, support their portfolio companies, and create joint engagement opportunities.
• Accelerators and Ecosystem partners: Own the day-to-day relationship with Accelerator and Incubator program teams, in addition to other ecosystem partners, ensuring Deel is positioned as the go-to global hiring and payroll partner
• Founder Engagement: Act as the first point of contact for portfolio companies, educating founders on Deel’s solutions, answering questions, and connecting them with the right internal teams
• Quota Ownership: Consistently meet or exceed quota by generating pipeline and revenue from accelerator and venture-backed startups
• Outbound Relationship Building: Develop new founder, accelerator, and venture contacts and build a self-sustaining network of evangelists
• Events & Touchpoints: Represent Deel at demo days, founder dinners, alumni mixers, and venture/accelerator ecosystem events, deepening relationships and driving visibility
• Co-Marketing Campaigns: Ideate and execute campaigns tailored to founders (office hours, workshops, content, events) in coordination with partners and internal teams
• Partnership Growth: Identify opportunities within accelerator and venture ecosystems to expand Deel’s reach and influence
• Performance Tracking: Maintain and report on key program metrics including founder engagement, pipeline generation, and revenue conversion

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in startup and venture capital ecosystem, ideally with partnerships, sales, or program management experience
• Authentic relationship building skills and extremely self-motivated and success-driven
• Deep experience in a customer or partner-facing role, with a track record of top performance
• A passion for technology, start-ups, and supporting other businesses as they grow
• Demonstrated analytical skills, particularly the ability to measure program impact/success
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong storytelling skills to engage founders and partners
• A proactive and highly independent self-starter and who works well in a high-growth environment where things change quickly
• Strong collaborator across marketing, sales, and product teams
• Subject matter expertise on global people operations is a plus
• Experience as a founder, at an accelerator or venture capital firm is a plus
• A strong network across venture capital firms and accelerators is a plus
• Must be based in London or another major startup hub in Europe

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com.

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