Senior Associate, Private Equity Technology

Partners Group is seeking to hire a Senior Associate in our Private Equity Technology team, based in our new PG Campus in Zug, Switzerland or in London, UK. In this role, you will focus on majority/control buyout investments in Software and broader Technology companies, with equity check sizes ranging from USD 200m-1.5bn. As one of the world’s largest private markets investors with USD 185bn AuM and a global platform spanning 24 offices, Partners Group offers unparalleled deal flow, cross-regional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape long-term value creation in leading global companies. You will work closely with senior leadership, investment committees, and international colleagues to originate, execute, and manage high-impact investments. This is a role for a driven investment professional who wants to take a lead position across the full investment lifecycle - from sourcing through execution, value creation support and ultimately exit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess potential investment opportunities through thematic research, market mapping, and direct outreach leveraging PG's global network and industry resource;
• Leading construction of detailed business plans and LBO models, and interpret detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess new investment opportunities;
• Lead and support cross-functional diligence workstreams, coordinating due diligence and industry advisors, management teams;
• Drafting responsibility for initial investment committee reports and preparation for investment committee discussions;
• Monitor portfolio companies, track key performance indicators, and proactively identify opportunities for operational improvement;
• Support management teams of portfolio companies on strategic initiatives and value creation projects such as commercial acceleration, cost transformation, geographic expansion, product roadmap and M&A;
• Engage with lenders and capital markets teams on financing needs and covenant-related topics;
• Contribute to exit planning and execution processes of portfolio companies.

What we expect:

• A total of 5-8 years of working experience of which at least 2-3 years of experience in private equity, ideally preceded by 3-5 years in technology/software, investment banking or management consulting;
• Demonstrated experience executing investments including due diligence, valuation, financial structuring, and advisor management;
• Excellent analytical skills, business acumen, sound judgment and critical thinking to evaluate complex investment theses in dynamic global markets;
• Strong experience developing relationships when managing both junior resources and external advisors;
• A proactive, self-directed mentality with the ability to manage competing priorities under demanding timelines;
• Genuine intellectual curiosity and a long-term investing mindset.

What we offer:

• Partners Group combines the global scale of a top-tier private markets firm with an entrepreneurial culture, operational mindset, pace, and agility of a growth company.
• As part of our commitment to developing world-class talent, you will join a collaborative environment with direct exposure to senior leadership and hands-on learning.
• A professional, international environment;
• A challenging and rewarding career path within a high-growth organization;
• Competitive compensation with long-term incentives aligned to firm performance;
• Extensive mentorship, training, and on-the-job development opportunities;
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service;
• Access to the world-class facilities and amenities of the PG Campus (incl. PG Gym);
• Engaging office and team events, including volunteer initiatives supporting our communities;
• Based at our Partners Group Campus in Zug, an innovative and sustainable workplace designed to enable multidisciplinary collaboration, professional learning.

Our culture is humble, inclusive, and transparent, with a flat organizational structure that encourages ownership at all levels. We welcome diverse perspectives and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.