6-month Internship - Private Equity Directs, Services

Partners Group; Baar; Remote; CHF 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch allowance

International exposure

Gym access

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Partners Group is offering a 6-month Private Equity Directs, Services internship in Baar, CH. You will support the buy-out team on sourcing, execution and portfolio management initiatives, starting January 2027.

Ideal candidates are final-phase STEM students with exposure to PE, M&A, or strategy consulting and strong analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skills. Fluency in multiple languages is a plus in our international setting.

Qualifications

• Top performing student in final phase of study at a leading university (STEM) required.
• Ideally initial experience in Private Equity, M&A, Strategy Consulting, Leveraged Finance or Transaction Services.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong capabilities in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and valuing prospective investment opportunities.
• Modeling business plans, LBO structures and investment returns.
• Participating in due diligence workstreams on prospective investments (financial, commercial, ESG, tax, legal).
• Drafting internal investment recommendation documents.
• Conducting sourcing, market research, product reporting and marketing tasks.

Skills

STEM background

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

STEM degree (BSc/MSc)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

6-month Internship - Private Equity Directs, Services

Location: Baar, CH

We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 185 billion in assets under management and around 2,000 professionals across 24 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

The Private Equity Internship is an opportunity for a young professional with top credentials to launch into a career with a world-leading Private Equity buy-out manager and join their investment team. As part of this internship, you will support the Private Equity Services buy-out team on all aspects related to sourcing and execution of private equity investments and portfolio management.

We are looking for a candidate to join the team in January 2027 for 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and valuing prospective investment opportunities
• Modeling business plans, LBO structures and investment returns
• Participating actively in due diligence workstreams on prospective investments (e.g. financial, commercial, ESG, tax and legal due diligence)
• Drafting internal investment recommendation documents
• Conducting various other tasks related to sourcing, market research, product reporting and marketing

What we expect

• Top performing students in the final phase of their study at a leading university, majoring in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
• Ideally initial experience in Private Equity, M&A, Strategy Consulting, Leveraged Finance or Transaction Services
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong capabilities in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent teamwork skills within international settings (several European languages will be considered a plus)
• A high energy level coupled with a strong desire to learn and succeed, along with an impeccable work ethic and a professional demeanor

What we offer

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:

• Competitive compensation with daily lunch allowance
• Global professional environment with international exposure, collaborative culture, and opportunities to learn the business from industry leaders and seasoned professionals
• Premium facilities including state-of-the-art building, diverse on-site dining options, and complimentary gym access with fitness classes
• Community engagement through office events, team activities, and volunteer opportunities to connect with local communities

www.partnersgroup.com