<p>What it's about</p> <p>Partners Group is seeking an Associate to join the direct Private Equity team in our Broomfield, CO campus. This opportunity will encompass leading control buyouts with equity check sizes ranging from USD 300m to USD 1'500m. The Associate will work in the Business Services vertical.</p> <p>As an Associate, you will support all aspects of the investment life cycle, including origination, execution, structuring, pricing and negotiation of new private equity investments. This Associate will also monitor portfolio company investments through the investment period and ultimately assess and effect a monetization of the investment that maximizes return.</p> <p>Specific responsibilities will include supporting investments in all respects, including the following specific tasks:</p> <ul> <li>Assist in sourcing business opportunities and discussing relevant factors with the firm's senior managers </li><li>Apply critical thinking and judgment in prioritizing investment opportunities </li><li>Supervising, guiding and leading industry research performed by analysts and external counterparties </li><li>Leading construction of detailed, business unit-based financial models, including optimal capital structure, purchase price, adjustments and sensitivities to economic conditions </li><li>Drafting responsibility for initial investment committee reports while supervising external resources in this process </li><li>Assist in negotiating debt facilities, purchase agreements, employment agreements and incentive compensation for management teams </li><li>Managing third party due diligence partners (accounting and tax professionals, attorneys, technical consultants, insurance, environmental, etc.) </li><li>Supporting and being proactive in all matters arising in the ordinary course of investment management, acting quickly to identify, address and correct issues </li><li>Working to identify and evaluating strategic opportunities such as acquisitions, divestitures, or entering new market/verticals </li><li>Supporting lender communication and working through issues surrounding debt agreements </li><li>Analyzing issues and opportunities as they arise with portfolio companies </li><li>Supporting in exit process management </li><li>Collaborate with other investment verticals at Partners Group </li></ul> <p>What we expect</p> <ul> <li>2 - 4 years in investment banking or management consulting experience </li><li>Demonstrated prior M&A or debt underwriting experience in which the professional successfully supported or managed all relevant stages of a process such as: analysis, due diligence, modeling, valuation, preparing marketing materials, and overseeing third party advisors </li><li>Genuine intellectual curiosity about long-term financial investing in global industries and corporations as well as working with high-caliber management teams </li><li>Exceptional business acumen and judgment in analyzing investment opportunities, market information and company financials </li><li>Experience in Software and Technology investing </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and working with a dynamic team </li></ul> <p>What we offer</p> <p>Partners Group is a global firm focused on delivering high quality private markets investments via bespoke portfolio solutions that meet the needs of our clients. 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. Our offerings include:</p> <ul> <li>Professional, international, and high-performing work-environment </li><li>Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company </li><li>Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities </li><li>Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage </li><li>401k (Roth and pre-tax options) with company-match </li><li>25 vacation days, and 13 holidays annually </li><li>One-month sabbatical after every five years of service </li><li>Company paid life and disability insurance </li><li>Education assistance program </li><li>Lunch stipend </li><li>Partners Group compensation has a long-term outlook and philosophy, and our total compensation emphasizes performance based long term incentives. Base pay range for this role is $155,000 - 165,000, and a performance-based bonus are additional parts of the total compensation package </li></ul> <p>www.partnersgroup.com</p> <p>Please be aware, fraudsters may pose as Partners Group recruiters. All genuine representatives can be identified by a verified sign on their LinkedIn profiles. If you suspect fraud or have doubts, contact us immediately at hr@partnersgroup.com</p> <p>Job Segment: Private Equity, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Equity, Financial, Finance, Management</p>