Associate, Private Equity, Services vertical

Partners Group AG; Baar; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global financial institution is seeking an Associate to join their team. The candidate will lead the diligence and underwriting of investment opportunities in the Services industry across Europe. This role requires strong academic credentials and relevant work experience in Private Equity, investment banking, or consulting. A competitive compensation package and a professional working environment are offered.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation package

One-month sabbatical after every five years

Collaborative environment with mentorship opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in Private Equity, or 2-3 years in investment banking or management consulting.
• 5-7 years in a Big-4 transaction services team with Private Equity clients.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead diligence and underwrite investment opportunities in the Services industry.
• Prepare thematic industry analyses and build external adviser bench.
• Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities for portfolio companies.

Kenntnisse

Strong academic credentials

Interpersonal communication

Ability to manage tasks under pressure

Ausbildung

Relevant degree

Jobbeschreibung

Selection Process

• Privacy Notice for Employment Candidates


• Talent Programs


• Off-cycle Internships

Overview

• We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide.


• Our private equity programs invest globally in upper middle market companies with leading market positions, and have consistently been top performers since inception.


• We are now looking to add an Associate to our team either in Zug, Switzerland, or London, UK, with a focus on majority/control investments in the Services vertical.


• Within the Services vertical, we cover a wide range of industries including business services, education, financial services, IT services and tech-enabled services.


• While sector experience is preferred, we will consider candidates with other industry experience who can demonstrate a genuine interest for Services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead diligence and underwrite investment opportunities in the Services industry across Europe


• Prepare thematic industry and build external adviser bench


• Source business opportunities and discuss relevant factors with the firm’s senior managers


• Lead construction of detailed, business unit-based financial models, including optimal capital structure, purchase price, adjustments and sensitivities to economic conditions


• Interact with third party due diligence partners (tax professionals, attorneys, technical consultants, insurance, environmental, etc.)


• Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities for our portfolio companies such as acquisitions, divestitures, or entering new market/verticals


• Provide support in investment exit process management

What we expect

• Strong academic credentials


• Either 1-2 years of relevant work experience within Private Equity, ideally preceded by 2-3 years of investment banking or management consulting. Industry experience in the services sector is a plus


• Or 5-7 years of relevant work experience in a Big-4 transaction services team, predominantly with Private Equity clients. Industry experience in the services sector is a plus


• Excellent interpersonal and written communication, able to engage and motivate others across all levels of seniority


• A self-directed person, able to manage effectively and complete tasks in demanding timelines and with competing priorities

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:


• Professional, international working environment


• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company


• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based annual incentives


• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities


• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service


• Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities