Private Markets Analyst Program – Private Credit Solutions Team

LGT Capital Partners Ltd.; Freienbach; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Flexible hours

Work-from-home options

Job summary

LGT Capital Partners Ltd. offers a two-year Analyst Program designed for early-career professionals aiming for a long-term career in private markets and private credit investing.

The program blends training with hands-on experience across fund investments, secondaries and direct co-investments, with potential progression to an Associate role. The position is based in Switzerland near Zurich or London, starting 1 July 2027, and includes cross-border exposure within a dynamic investment team and a

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage
• Strong academic credentials from a leading university at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in business, economics, finance, accounting or other quantitative degrees
• Prior internship experience in private credit, leveraged finance, direct lending, private equity, investment banking or transaction advisory will be considered favorably
• Solid understanding of financial statements and fundamental business analysis
• Strong interest in private credit and assessing credit risk, capital structures and downside protection
• Curiosity about interaction between company fundamentals, documentation, structuring, market dynamics and macroeconomic factors in private credit investing
• Collaborative, curious, organized and entrepreneurial mindset

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, screening, due diligence, execution and monitoring across private credit co-investments, secondaries and fund investments
• Interacting with private credit managers, intermediaries and market participants; conduct sector analysis and research
• Performing and enhancing credit analysis and financial modelling; support transaction underwriting and execution
• Preparing analyses and documentation for investment committee discussions and client presentations
• Monitoring and developing internal databases; contribute to development of the Private Credit Solutions practice

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Organizational skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (business/economics/finance/accounting/quantitative)

Job description

Job Description

The Analyst Program is a two-year full-time employment program designed for early-career professionals who are motivated to build a long-term career in private markets and private credit investing. Following a tailored three-week training module, analysts gain hands‑on experience across fund investments, secondary transactions and direct co‑investments, supported by experienced investment professionals and structured on‑the‑job development. Participants who perform strongly may have the opportunity to continue their career at LGT Capital Partners as an Associate.

The position is available in either Switzerland, near Zurich, or London. The anticipated start date is 1 July 2027.

LGT Capital Partners’ Private Credit Solutions team invests globally across private credit through direct co‑investments, secondary transactions and fund investments. With a flexible mandate and a dynamic ethos, the team identifies compelling risk‑adjusted returns across a broad range of sub‑strategies, including senior direct lending, subordinated debt, and various opportunistic credit strategies. The team invests on behalf of a diverse global client base.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Private Credit Solutions team and will contribute across the full private credit investment lifecycle, including

• Supporting and taking ownership in sourcing, screening, due diligence, execution and monitoring across private credit co‑investments, secondary transactions and fund investments;
• Covering the investment universe through regular interaction with private credit managers, intermediaries and other market participants, as well as conducting sector analysis and research;
• Performing and enhancing credit analysis and financial modelling, and supporting transaction underwriting and execution;
• Preparing analyses and documentation for investment committee discussions and client presentations;
• Monitoring and analyzing existing private credit investments and market trends, maintaining and developing internal databases, and contributing to the continued development of the Private Credit Solutions practice.

Requirements

• strong academic credentials from a leading university at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in business, economics, finance, accounting or other quantitative degrees;
• prior internship experience in private credit, leveraged finance, direct lending, private equity, investment banking or transaction advisory will be considered favorably;
• a solid understanding of financial statements and fundamental business analysis;
• strong interest in private credit and in assessing credit risk, capital structures and downside protection across different strategies and market environments;
• curiosity about the interaction between company fundamentals, documentation, structuring, market dynamics and macroeconomic factors in private credit investing;
• excellent written and spoken English, additional languages are an advantage;
• a collaborative, curious, organized, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Kindly note that visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.

What you can expect

• We provide modern working conditions, including work-from-home options, flexible hours and a home office allowance to ensure staff members have a work environment equipped with the latest technology;
• A diverse culture founded on mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners. We go the extra mile to generate impact;
• We empower and invest in you: your professional development and personal growth are our priority. We offer various internal and external training opportunities that are aligned with your ambitions and our business needs. If you are interested, you can also enhance your German or English language skills;
• We are proud to be owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein and our company is inspired by its entrepreneurial spirit;
• Commitment to ESG: our approach to business is influenced by the Princely Family’s long‑term perspective. Sustainability is key for us and has shaped our actions since 2002;
• You benefit from favorable terms and conditions if you wish to participate in LGT Capital Partners’ investment programs or to use LGT banking products and services.

Contact Information

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.

For further information please contact us.

Cassandra Fritschi

Human Resources

LGT Capital Partners AG, Pfaeffikon

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