Senior Portfolio Manager Private Equity – Fund Investments

APG Asset Management; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.33% end-of-year bonus

Work from home 2-3 days/week

Attractive bonus scheme

Mobility budget

Well-managed pension

Vitality and personal development

Job summary

APG Asset Management in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to lead private equity fund investments across Europe. You will drive the end-to-end process from initial opportunity assessment through execution and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

The role requires more than 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 8 years in private equity fund investing, and a Master’s degree. Fluent English is essential for internal and external interactions.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum 8 years in private equity fund investing
• End-to-end private equity fund evaluation, due diligence, negotiations and execution

Responsibilities

• Define where and how capital is deployed through active market mapping and fund selection
• Lead and execute private equity fund investments end to end from conviction to commitment
• Monitor APG’s private equity fund commitments and engage with GPs
• Represent APG externally and form independent investment views for discussions with GPs and LP peers
• Develop investment capability and growth of team members through coaching and involvement in deal execution

Skills

Analytical capability

Independent judgement

Structured thinking

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Senior Portfolio Manager Private Equity – Fund Investments

APG Asset Management is looking to expand its Global Private Equity Fund Investments team in Amsterdam. We are considering candidates with at least 8 years of experience within Fund Investments.

The role

As a Senior Portfolio Manager, you are responsible for the execution and monitoring of private equity fund investments in Europe. You play a central role in investment decision-making, from initial opportunity assessment through execution and long-term portfolio management.

You are accountable for forming and driving investment views, including ownership of investment recommendations, decision-making processes, and outcomes. You work in a hands‑on manner across all stages of the investment lifecycle, contributing directly to analysis, structuring, and execution. You represent APG externally in interactions with General Partners and industry stakeholders, while working closely with internal teams across regions and strategies.

What you would do

• Define where and how capital is deployed through active market mapping, investment universe analysis and fund selection, while contributing directly to the underlying analysis and decision making.
• Lead and execute private equity fund investments end to end, including forming investment conviction, drafting and defending investment recommendations, and driving negotiations through to commitment.
• Actively manage and be accountable for APG’s private equity fund commitments through hands‑on monitoring, issue identification, and engagement with GPs.
• Represent APG externally and provide internal thought leadership by forming independent investment views and contributing to high-quality discussions with GPs, LP peers, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop investment capability and professional growth of team members through active coaching and direct involvement in deal execution and portfolio management.

What you bring

You combine strong analytical capability with independent judgement and the ability to operate effectively in a complex investment environment. You work in a structured manner, communicate clearly, and take ownership of outcomes.

Additional requirements and competencies include:

• More than 10 years of relevant professional experience and a strong preference for a minimum of 8 years in private equity fund investing
• Demonstrated end‑to‑end experience with private equity fund evaluation, due diligence, negotiations, and execution, with ownership of key workstreams and outcomes
• Proven experience in leading investment recommendations and decision processes, including presenting to investment committees
• Ability to operate independently in a complex investment environment, combining analytical depth, structured thinking, and senior judgement
• Professional fluency in English, both written and verbal
• A strong academic record with a Master’s degree or equivalent

What we offer you

We will offer you, depending on relevant knowledge and experience, a competitive salary and great employment conditions aimed at flexibility, such as:

• A guaranteed end of year bonus of 8.33%
• Attention to your vitality and personal development
• Possibility to work from home 2-3 days per week
• And obviously a well‑managed pension
• An attractive bonus scheme
• A generous mobility budget

Where you will work

For pension provider APG, pension is about people, life, and living together. With careful asset management, pension administration, communication and advice, we work on a livable future for current and future generations. One in which we share prosperity and well‑being fairly and sustainably. Now and later.

APG is committed to around 4.5 million people in the Netherlands, which is why we believe it is important to be a reflection of Dutch society. This means that APG strives for an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can be themselves and where your unique qualities are embraced.

When you choose to work at APG, you're choosing a job where you contribute to a bright future.

More information

Get in touch with Bart Creusen (Corporate Recruiter) via [phone] or [e-mail] or Carlos Garcia Rivas (Head of Private Equity) via [e-mail] who can tell you more about the specifics of the position.

Do you see your future at APG? let yourself be seen.

A pre-employment screening is part of the procedure. An assessment and/or technical case study may also be included.