Investment Leader, Private Equity, Services vertical

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Location:

Baar, CH

We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 152 billion in assets under management and more than 1800 professionals across 21offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it\’s about

Our latest private equity program invests globally in upper middle market companies with leading market positions. Our private equity programs have consistently been top performers since inception.
We are now looking to add an Investment Leader 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:

• Source, execute and lead direct investment opportunities in the Services industry across Europe
• Manage all due diligence workstreams for prospective investments
• Manage and review valuation models, lead the preparation of investment memoranda for, and present opportunities in Investment Committee meetings
• Lead negotiations of legal transaction documentation (SPA, SHA, MIP etc) with support from internal and external legal advisors
• Contribute to structuring and raising debt financing together with PG\’s Capital Markets team
• Manage relationships with key investment stakeholders, counterparties and partners
• Actively engage with the board of portfolio companies with responsibility for certain post-closing value creation work streams and board materials
• Lead and mentor transaction team of junior professionals in and outside the investment process
• Contribute to PG client related activities (pitches, update meetings, etc.)
• Manage various tasks related to PG product reporting, asset management, market research, internal requests and marketing efforts

What we expect

• 5-7 years of private equity experience, ideally preceded by 2-3 years of investment banking or management consulting
• Superior business acumen and judgment to analyse investment opportunities, market information and company financials
• Ability to flex both upwards and downwards to coordinate the investment process and ensure highest quality of execution
• Excellent written and spoken English, other European languages is ideal

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:

• Rewarding career within a growing global company
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based annual incentives and carry
• One team, one goal environment
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
• International and collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Make an impact on the organization by taking a lead role in the growth of our Europe business. Our working environment is humble, inclusive and transparent, and the structure of the firm is flat

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