What it's about Partners Group is seeking to hire an Investment Leader (Vice President) to join the Technology team. The Technology team consists of 15+ dedicated professionals in US. The Technology team invests in companies typically between $500 million - $2 billion in enterprise value. The team does both growth and buyout transactions and we are thematic in our sourcing. Responsibilities <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Source, execute and lead direct investments in technology businesses in the Americas; this person must be scrappy and comfortable with finding investment themes and opportunities and not wait for a CIM to appear on his/her desk</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage quantitative and qualitative due diligence, including oversight of team-members and third-party advisors</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and review valuation analyses, lead the preparation of investment memoranda for, and present opportunities in, Investment Committee meetings</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead review and negotiations of legal transaction documentation (e.g., SPA, SHA, MIP, etc.), including coordination of support from internal and external legal advisors</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to structuring and raising debt financing, together with Partners Group's Capital Markets team</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Actively engage with management teams and the boards of portfolio companies, including guiding the preparation of board materials and responsibility for certain post-closing value-creation initiatives</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop exit strategy for portfolio companies and manage exit activities on a day to day basis (e.g., IPO or sell side process)</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage relationships with key investment stakeholders, counterparties and partners</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Recruit, lead and mentor junior transaction-professionals in and outside of investment processes</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to Partners Group’s client related activities (e.g., “pitches”, updates, reporting, etc.)</li> </ul> <style type="text/css"> .newspaper { h1 { font-size: 250%; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } h2 { font-size: 200%; } p { font-size: 100%; } </style> <div class="newspaper"> </div> <div class="newspaper">What we expect Pivotal Experience & Expertise <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At least <a>6+ years of private equity experience </a>with a focus on the technology vertical, typically preceded by 2-3 years of investment banking experience</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong understanding of the technology landscape and top software categories, and deep understanding of the software and SAAS business, ecosytem and revenue models.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong existing relationships with intermediaries</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Superior business judgment in holistically assessing investment opportunities – market trends, strategic dynamics, company performance and quality of management teams</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to “manage up and down” in coordinating investment processes, while ensuring high-quality execution</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Have superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills and the ability to clearly articulate and execute strategic initiatives;</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Education and/or prior work experience in a technical discipline (computer science, data science) is a positive</li> </ul> Culture Fit & Impact <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Culturally able to work in a highly collegial environment and be comfortable with a shared decision-making processes and collaborative approach</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be in control of one’s ego and be focused on the shared success of the organization and its investors vs. solely personal goals</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be a team player who is just as prepared to do the associate’s work when needed as his/her own work</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be able to forge meaningful relationships with colleagues and portfolio company executives creating an environment of open and trusting communication</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be a self-starter, who can interact collaboratively, but operate independently as required</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Have acute organizational and communication skills, coupled with a high level of maturity and professional presence</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Capable of driving consensus at all levels in order to build a thesis that supports the investment model, with an efficient, effective, proactive plan that can support growth and change</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Be flexible and fluid enough to promote change; be a visionary able to develop and implement “best practices”</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">S/he must possess unquestionable integrity and professionalism</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Keenly interested in finding a firm within which to build his or her career</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Have positive industry reputation for integrity, fair dealing, and value creation</li> </ul> </div> <div class="newspaper"> </div> <div class="newspaper">What we offer</div> <div class="newspaper"> 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. Our offerings include: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Professional, international, and high-performing work-environment</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">401k (Roth and pre-tax options) with company-match</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">25 vacation days, and 13 holidays annually</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">One-month sabbatical after every five years of service</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Company paid life and disability insurance</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Education assistance program</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lunch stipend</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Domestic and international events, including offsites and volunteer opportunities</li> </ul> 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 $250,000 – 275,000 and a performance-based bonus and equity are additional parts of the total compensation package. Make an impact on the organization by taking a leading role in the growth of our US business. Our working environment is humble, inclusive and transparent. </div> www.partnersgroup.com <hr> 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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=HELP%20FRAUDULENT%20ACTIVITY">[email protected]</a>

Investment Leader, Private Equity Technology (Broomfield, US) @ Partners Group AG

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