2026 Summer Associate Program

Location: 

Broomfield, US

We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 174 billion in assets under management and around 2,000 professionals across 23 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.


What it's about

 

Partners Group's Summer Associate Program is an opportunity for early-stage professionals with top credentials to embark on a long-term and challenging career with a world-leading private markets manager. We are committed to building a team with diverse perspectives and experiences and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to our Summer Associate Program. We are looking for outstanding candidates who will thrive and become active members in our entrepreneurial organization. Summer Associates will work on one of our investment teams (Private Equity or Private Infrastructure) to gain immediate exposure to senior leaders and decision makers.

 

Throughout the internship, Summer Associates will work with investment leaders to independently develop investment theses and write recommendations for presentation to investment committee. Summer Associates are expected to take full responsibility over one or several work streams of investment diligence and underwriting and/or portfolio company value creation initiatives. In addition to day-to-day investment work and portfolio company work, Summer Associates are to submit a capstone deliverable consisting of a prospective investment memorandum in support of Partners Group's thematic sourcing efforts.

 

Summer Associate Program Structure

 

  • 10-week summer internship at Partner's Group regional headquarters in Broomfield, CO (located midway between downtown Denver and Boulder)
  • Dedicated onboarding and training comprised of internal best practices and financial modeling training
  • Mentoring from an experienced manager and exposure to senior management
  • Following a successful internship, candidates may be invited to join their team in a full-time role following graduation in 2027. The return offer structure can be for either the Associate or Senior Associate level, commensurate with prior professional experience and team needs

 

What we expect

 

  • Top academic credentials from a leading university and currently enrolled in a full-time, two-year MBA program (or equivalent Master's degree program), graduating in 2027
  • 2-5 years relevant full-time work experience, considering the below team descriptions:
    • Private Equity, Goods & Products: The Goods & Products vertical invests in global industrial and manufacturing companies across a variety of consumer goods including, food, jewelry, clothing, and mechanical industries. Some examples of portfolio investments include: BCR, a China-based retail display solution provider which creates and installs display fixtures in retail outlets, and Schleich, a German toy manufacturer active in figurines and playsets.
    • Private Equity, Services: The Services vertical is focused on investing in global companies that provide critical business solutions across utilities, education, financing, and security, amongst others. Some examples of portfolio investments include: Techem, a leading Germany sub-metering service provider, and USIC, a US-based leading provider of infrastructure locating services, which marks subsurface structures prior to the commencement of construction or excavation activities.
    • Private Equity, Technology: The Technology vertical invests in a variety of global information technology companies, largely focused in the software and service provider space. The team has increased its focus in the market and continued to hone its expertise over the last five years. Recent examples of portfolio investments include: GlobalLogic, a US-based provider of outsourced software product engineering services, and Civica, a leading UK provider of business-critical software, digital solutions and outsourcing services.
    • Private Equity Partnerships: The Partnerships team focuses on private equity fund investments, secondary and co-investments in and alongside private equity funds. Professionals on this team participate in all aspects of private market investments, as well as develop investment skills and build industry relationships.
    • Private Infrastructure: The team focuses on control and control-oriented Infrastructure investments. The team targets investments across Infrastructure sub-sectors including Energy, Communications, Transportation, Utilities, and Infrastructure Services. Team members typically have experience working either in corporate finance roles in relevant industries, investment banking, or in other principal investing roles.
    • Private Infrastructure Partnerships: The Infrastructure Partnerships team focuses on investing in infrastructure assets through a mix of LP-led and GP-led secondary transactions, as well as co-investments and co-underwrites alongside leading infrastructure managers. The team targets opportunities across key infrastructure sub-sectors, including energy, digital, transportation, and utilities. Professionals on this team gain exposure to a broad range of investment strategies, develop expertise in structuring transactions, and build long-term industry relationships.
  • Must have the right to work in the United States

 

Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varied perspectives.


 

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 internship within a growing company
  • Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
  • Competitive benefits and wellness package
  • Competitive compensation package ($12,500 gross per month)
  • Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities

 

Application/Interview Process

 

 


 

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