Partners Group is one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 1000 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 74 billion in assets under management and more than 1100 professionals across 19 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.
What it’s about:
The Partners Group Financial Analyst Program is a unique opportunity for recent university graduates with top credentials to launch an exciting and challenging career with a world-leading private markets manager.
It is a comprehensive multi-year program designed to equip successful applicants with the financial and analytical skills required to succeed in private markets investing through a mixture of projects, formal training and on-the-job experience. Successful completion of the Program will lead to a permanent position within the firm.
What we expect:
- Outstanding academic credentials: The Program is open to undergraduates graduating in the first half of 2019 who have achieved top marks in their discipline. We will accept candidates from any field of study, as long as they can demonstrate a genuine interest in private markets and strong financial accumen
- Strong analytical capabilities: Investing in private markets requires professionals who can quickly and comprehensively learn and master new skills, with an emphasis on quantitative and analytical capabilities
- Limited working experience: We consider profiles of candidates with up to 1 year of relevant working experience and internships
- A long-term perspective: Private markets investments are long-term in nature and we build our teams with professionals who are focused on taking responsibility for investment outcomes over the long-term. Accordingly, the program a minimum of a 2-year commitment
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills: Our business language is English; additional languages are highly valued
- A great story: We are especially interested in individuals with compelling life and work experiences
- A strong work ethic and a professional demeanor
- Energy and passion: We want professionals who are ready to work hard and positively contribute to our culture and our success
What we offer:
- Comprehensive private markets investment training leading to a permanent position with the firm: Following successful completion of the program, analysts can expect to be equipped for a successful career in the private markets investment industry, a growing segment of the asset management industry
- On-the-job exposure across a wide range of industries, geographies and live deal situations: Program participants will rotate across investment departments (private equity, private debt, private real estate and private infrastructure), as well as the client relations and portfolio management teams, during the course of the Program. They will gain exposure to all the steps of a private markets transaction – from investment sourcing, assessment and due diligence to closing and managing the portfolio assets
- Regular mentoring from an experienced manager and continuous exposure to senior members of the firm through the course of training and business activities
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic work environment in a growing company where your contribution matters. Partners Group is a proudly differentiated private markets firm focused on achieving great results for our clients through intense cross-border collaboration. Program members will regularly interact and work with employees across our 19 global offices
Company Benefits:
- International work environment
- Culture, pace and agility of a start-up
- Challenging, rewarding career path with an internationally growing firm
- Opportunity to work alongside and learn from leading private market investment management experts
- Company paid premiums for medical, dental and visions (family subsidized)
- Company paid premiums for long and short-term disability, and life insurance
- Flexible spending plan for child care, medical expenses, commuter expenses
- 401K Plan with company match
- Daily lunch subsidy
- 25 days of vacation annually
- Sabbatical every 5 years
- Buddy & Mentor programs
