Business Manager

Location: 

Zug, CH

We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 147 billion in assets under management and more than 1900 professionals across 20 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

 

Based in Zug, Switzerland, you will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and support him on various projects and initiatives aiming at ensuring business and operational success of the firm. The CTO leads the Business Department Technology which contains the Units Business Applications and IT Services.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead strategic and operational business initiatives in liaison with the CTO
  • Support strategic and operational projects of the Technology Business Department, this includes contributing to delivering the firm's GenAI strategy
  • Prepare presentations, analyses and reports for senior management
  • Coordinate, draft and deliver program and cost updates for the Technology 2025 strategy to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors
  • Support the CTO in financial tracking of Technology projects and closely interact with business project controllers
  • Track business department goals, coordinate with stakeholders on progress and milestone achievements and regularly report to executive bodies
  • Facilitate local, regional and global business department offsites
  • Support the CTO in the identification, evaluation and mitigation of operational risks

 

What we expect

 

  • Top academic credentials, a business-/management-related degree is preferred
  • 3-5 years' experience in project support role, preferably in the consulting or the financial industry
  • A good flair for technology and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Problem-solving, analytical thinking abilities
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proactive, entrepreneurial and forward-looking mindset and exceptional delivery focus
  • Flexible, able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment and under time pressure as required by the role's schedule
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong desire to learn and succeed
  • Project management skills are a plus
  • Proficiency in English, German is an asset

 

What we offer

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, place, 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 your growth:

 

  • Professional, international working environment

  • Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company

  • Entrepreneurial culture offering opportunity to learn the business from some of the world’s leading private market specialists

  • Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities

  • Education assistance program

  • Competitive salary with performance-oriented compensation model.

  • Lunch allowance

  • One-month sabbatical after every five years of service

  • Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities

 

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. Our working environment is humble, inclusive, and transparent, and the structure of the firm is flat.


 

www.partnersgroup.com


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