Associate, Private Equity, Goods & Products

Partners Group; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with company match

Vacation days and holidays

Job summary

Partners Group is seeking a Denver-based Associate to join the direct private equity investment team, focusing on lead control buyouts with USD 300m–800m+ checks. Role spans origination, execution, structuring and monitoring of portfolio companies within consumer and industrials sectors.

The Associate will drive investment diligence, model development, and negotiation of key terms, while coordinating with external advisors and internal teams to maximize returns.

Qualifications

• Experience leading investment diligence and underwriting.
• Strong financial modeling and scenario analysis skills.
• Ability to structure and negotiate investment terms.
• Experience in private equity and portfolio monitoring.
• Excellent communication with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment diligence and underwriting for deals.
• Build detailed financial models and assess capital structure.
• Draft investment committee materials.
• Coordinate with tax, legal, and technical advisors.
• Support deal execution and post-investment monitoring.
• Assist in monetization strategies to maximize returns.

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Investment analysis

Negotiation

Industrials/Consumer knowledge

Job description

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Associate, Private Equity, Goods & Products

Location: Broomfield, US

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 24offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

Partners Group is seeking to hire a Denver-based, Associate-level investment professional to join the direct private equity investment team. This role will encompass leading control buyouts with equity check sizes ranging from USD 300m to USD 800m+. The Associate will be expected to work in the consumer and industrial industry verticals.

The Associate's role is to work in all aspects of the investment life cycle, including thematic research, origination, execution, structuring, pricing and negotiation of new private equity investments. The Associate will also monitor portfolio company performance through the investment period and help the team assess and effect a monetization of the investment that maximizes return.

What we expect

Specific responsibilities will include leading investment diligence and underwriting in all respects, including the following specific tasks:

• Apply critical thinking and judgment in prioritizing investment opportunities;
• Prepare industry and competitive research on industrials and specific businessesd;
• Lead construction of detailed, business unit-based financial models, including optimal capital structure, purchase price, adjustments and sensitivities to economic conditions;
• Draft investment committee reports while supervising external resources in the process;
• Interact with third party due diligence partners (tax professionals, attorneys, technical consultants, insurance, environmental, etc.);
• Assist in negotiating debt facilities and support the Deal Captain in negotiating purchase agreements, employment agreements and incentive compensation for management teams;
• Flex both upwards and downwards in order to coordinate the investment process and ensure every aspect of tdhe work gets done.
• Act proactively in all matters arising in the ordinary course of investment management, acting quickly to identify, address and correct issues;
• Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities such as acquisitions, divestitures, or entering new market/verticals;
• Provide support in investment exit process management.

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
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k (Roth and pre-tax options) with company match
• 25 vacation days and 12 holidays annually
• One month paid sabbatical after every five years of service
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Competitive compensation package of a base pay range between 155k - 175k, including performance based annual incentives
• Education assistance program
• Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities

Make an impact on the organization by taking a lead role in the growth of our US business. Our working environment is humble, inclusive and transparent, and the structure of the firm is flat.

At Partners Group, we thrive on new ideas for the benefit of our clients, our employees and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support diversity of perspectives.

www.partnersgroup.com