6-month Internship - Private Equity Directs, Services

Partners Group; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch allowance

Global exposure

Gym access

Job summary

Partners Group invites top STEM students in their final year to join a 6-month Private Equity Directs, Services internship starting January 2027 in Switzerland. You will support sourcing, model LBOs, and due diligence across investment opportunities, with exposure to market research and investment reporting.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, teamwork in international settings, and proficiency in MS Office tools. A high energy level and eagerness to learn are valued traits.

Qualifications

• Final-year STEM student at a leading university with strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical and written communication abilities are required.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work in international settings are essential.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Education

Final-year student in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• 6-month Internship - Private Equity Directs, Services

6-month Internship - Private Equity Directs, Services

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