6-month Internship - Private Equity Directs, Services

Partners Group; Inwil; On-site; CHF 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch allowance

Global exposure

On-site gym access

Team events

Job summary

Partners Group invites high-potential students to join its Private Equity Directs, Services team for a 6-month internship beginning January 2027. You will support the buy-out team across sourcing, execution, and portfolio management, helping assess opportunities and contribute to due diligence.

The role emphasizes analytical work, financial modeling, and collaboration with international teams. Strong STEM background and language skills are valued for a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Top performing student in final phase of study
• Major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
• Ideally some exposure to PE, M&A, strategy consulting, leveraged finance or transaction services
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork in international settings and languages

Responsibilities

• Assessing and valuing prospective investment opportunities
• Modeling business plans, LBO structures and investment returns
• Participating in due diligence workstreams across financial, commercial, ESG, tax and legal
• Drafting internal investment recommendation documents
• Sourcing, market research, and product reporting and marketing tasks

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Teamwork

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Multilingual

Education

STEM major student

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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