What it's about
Partners Group is seeking to hire a Senior Associate in our Private Equity Technology team, based in our new PG Campus in Zug, Switzerland. In this role, you will focus on majority/control buyout investments in Software and broader Technology companies, with equity check sizes ranging from USD 200m-1.5bn.
As one of the world’s largest private markets investors with USD 185bn AuM and a global platform spanning 24 offices, Partners Group offers unparalleled deal flow, cross-regional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape long-term value creation in leading global companies. You will work closely with senior leadership, investment committees, and international colleagues to originate, execute, and manage high-impact investments.
This is a role for a driven investment professional who wants to take a lead position across the full investment lifecycle - from sourcing through execution, value creation support and ultimately exit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and assess potential investment opportunities through thematic research, market mapping, and direct outreach leveraging PG’s global network and industry resource;
- Leading construction of detailed, business plans and LBO models, and interpret detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess new investment opportunities;
- Lead and support cross-functional diligence workstreams, coordinating due diligence and industry advisors, management teams;
- Drafting responsibility for initial investment committee reports and preparation for investment committee discussions;
- Monitor portfolio companies, track key performance indicators, and proactively identify opportunities for operational improvement;
- Support management teams of portfolio companies on strategic initiatives and value creation projects such as commercial acceleration, cost transformation, geographic expansion, product roadmap and M&A;
- Engage with lenders and capital markets teams on financing needs and covenant‑related topics;
- Contribute to exit planning and execution processes of portfolio companies
- A total of 5-8 years of working experience of which at least 2–3 years of experience in private equity, ideally preceded by 3–5 years in technology/software, investment banking or management consulting
- Demonstrated experience executing investments including due diligence, valuation, financial structuring, and advisor management
- Excellent analytical skills, business acumen, sound judgment and critical thinking to evaluate complex investment theses in dynamic global markets
- Strong experience developing relationships when managing both junior resources and external advisors
- A proactive, self-directed mentality with the ability to manage competing priorities under demanding timelines
- Genuine intellectual curiosity and a long-term investing mindset
What we offer Partners Group combines the global scale of a top‑tier private markets firm with an entrepreneurial culture, operational mindset, pace, and agility of a growth company. As part of our commitment to developing world‑class talent, you will join a collaborative environment with direct exposure to senior leadership and hands-on learning.
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