Private Equity Asset Class Specialist (Analyst/Associate)

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What It’s AboutWhat it’s aboutPartners Group is seeking a Zug-based Business Development Analyst to help drive European and Global fundraising for our Private Equity (PE) Directs and Secondaries Platforms (functional title: Support Professional – PE Asset Class Experts). You are an integral part of the success of our fundraising effort by liaising with existing and future investors in our PE platform, as well as helping our client solutions team (CSOL) be at their best when it comes to discussing our investment strategy, portfolio and track record. The role can be a steppingstone towards growing further into more senior fundraising, sales and/or investment-related roles. This role will be based in Zug. In particular, the role will focus on the following:

• Fundraising / Business Development: Support the Private Equity Direct and Secondaries platforms in close coordination with the Global Head of Business Development for Private Equity. Help develop and deliver product specific content/communications, including on investment strategy, investment examples/case studies, track record, competitor differentiation, investor demand summaries, etc.
• Investor Services: Support the Investor Relationship Management program based on regularly scheduled and ad hoc communication efforts – as well as fielding of investor queries. Continuously update competitor landscape to provide insights on improving our investor service and differentiation.
• Investment Syndication: Support our co-investment platform that we offer as a key benefit to strategic investors in the PG universe. This entails drafting key priorities of syndications, co-ordination of investor demand, internal approvals, and liaising with Structuring and Transaction Services on vehicle creation and execution.
• Project Management: Create and support the execution of marketing plans, development of marketing materials (including pitchbook, investment case studies, etc.), and management of the fundraising process for the (i) Partners Group Direct Equity and Secondaries flagship funds, and (ii) co-investments.
• Roadshow Coordination: Coordinate roadshow campaign management for Partners Group flagship funds with >400 clients globally. Ensure coordination between CSOL and the Directs and Secondaries investment teams with consistent communication
• Efficiency & Productivity: Support efficiency within CSOL, ensuring our sales team can always put their best foot forward with the highest quality and most targeted materials and briefings, while avoiding duplication of efforts on in-house due diligence preparation, request for proposal reviews, and creation of new materials.
• Reporting: Provide comprehensive reporting and real-time updates to management and the sales team, monitoring the timeline and execution of the fundraise including: LP demand books, detailed contact reporting with next steps, forward roadshow calendar, data room access reporting, due diligence tracker, co-investment lists, etc.
• LP Engagement & Support: Engage with investors on fundraising tasks (e.g. due diligence follow-ups) within the CET time-zone, ensuring timeliness and quality of replies
• Special Projects : Drive initiatives related to client/investor events including due diligence days, business line meeting updates, annual general meeting, off-sites, and recruiting
• Marketing & Media: Coordinate industry event sponsorship, media exposure, Q&A, contribute to further establish PG’s image in private equity directs and secondaries.

What We ExpectThe successful person for this role should have the following:

• Education : Relevant Bachelor’s degree ideally in finance, economics or business-related, engineering (strong to oustanding GPA)
• Experience : 1-4 years of relevant experience (e.g., investment banking, private equity, private markets specialists or marketing / sales)
• Financial Literacy & commercial acumen: Understands the dynamics of private equity investing, including value drivers, financial, operational, and technical processes.
• Technical Competences : Thorough proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to analyze, communicate, and synthesize complex information. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter : Anticipates and executes value-add activities with minimal supervision; communicates and works effectively within an international / dispersed team
• Effectiveness: Persuasive with the sales team to maximize output during a fundraise
• Client-ready: Assists with supporting LP relationships that require high-touch interactions, as well as any strategic clients who require significant in-house support
• Ability to withstand pressure: In what are often crucial projects for the firm with short turnaround times, you will need to withstand pressure and be able to deliver on short notice at certain times.
• Team spirit : Develops and establishes strong bonds across the firm

What We OfferPartners 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
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
• Daily lunch allowance
• 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 continued growth of our 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