Senior Associate, Private Equity Technology

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 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