Senior Asset Class Manager

What It's About

Partners Group is a global private markets investment management firm that specializes in private equity, private debt, private infrastructure, and private real estate markets. With over USD 185 billion in assets under management and more than 1,700 professionals across 25 offices worldwide, we are committed to providing comprehensive private market investment solutions and services to institutional clients and private investors. We are passionate about delivering value through our investment strategies and our commitment to achieve sustainable impact. We are looking for an experienced Senior Asset Class Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be joining and representing our Private Equity Direct Investing team, contributing to its growth and development, and ensuring alignment with the overall strategic goals of the firm. This role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of the PE/Fund landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Private Equity expert: Develop deep expertise in the firm's portfolio and strategy, representing both Funds and Co-Investments to internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Strategic Business Development: Partner with global Business Development and Client Solutions teams across the Americas to accelerate Private Equity growth initiatives, incl. development of innovative client investment solutions.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with institutional investors, consultants, and other market participants while strengthening internal partnerships with investment teams globally to enhance client solutions and service delivery.
• Brand Leadership & Positioning: Lead initiatives to differentiate Partners Group in the Americas market by organizing firm-sponsored events and representing the firm as a speaker at (industry) conferences and forums.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Client Solutions, Investment, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Portfolio Management teams to ensure seamless execution of Private Equity investment materials, updates, and critical workflows.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track asset class performance metrics and deliver regular updates and comprehensive reports to senior management and key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory developments impacting Private Equity, proactively sharing insights and implications with the broader team to inform strategy.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency within the asset class and global platform, driving continuous enhancement of team effectiveness.
  
  

Team Development: Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes high performance and professional growth

What We Expect

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field, with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in private markets investments (e.g. private equity, private debt, infrastructure)
• Proven track record of managing and growing portfolios within the specified asset class
• Strong understanding of investment processes, including deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking (EQ/IQ), and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex ideas to senior management and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external market participants
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed
  
  

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 with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Professional, international working environment
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage 401k (Roth and pre-tax options) with company match
• 25 vacation days and 12 holidays annually
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Education assistance program
• Lunch stipend
• Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities
  
  

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 $200k - $263k and a performance-based bonus and equity are part of the total compensation package Make an impact on the organization by taking a lead role in the growth of our US business. Our working environment is humble, inclusive, and transparent, and the structure of the firm is flat. 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.

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