Senior Associate, Private Equity Technology

Location: Baar, CH

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

What it’s about

Partners Group is seeking to hire a Senior Associate in our Private Equity Technology team, based in our new PG Campus in Zug, Switzerland. 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

• 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.