About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What it's about</strong></span></span></p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Join Portfolio Solutions at Partners Group. We are the leading portfolio management & quantitative group within private markets, operating across all asset classes. We design and actively manage USD 50bn Evergreens, USD 65bn segregated mandates and 55bn of flagships funds. The Quantitative & Risk Management business unit is responsible for investment and portfolio risk management activities of Partners Group. The group also contributes to integrated business building activities in relation to tasks of quantitative nature.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are looking for a <strong>Senior Risk Manager w<span style="list-style-type:disc">ith Private Markets </span></strong><span style="list-style-type:disc">experience</span><strong> </strong> to join our Investment Risk Management team in Zug. In this role, you will shape how Partners Group measures, monitors, and acts on market and portfolio risk, turning complex data into clear, decision-ready insights. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Key responsibilities</span>:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Development of proprietary private markets quantitative models and systems to evaluate risks (python based)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform regular and ad-hoc analysis of private markets data (python, SQL and Excel)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to risk frameworks and methodologies, including continuous improvement aligned with best practices and with macroeconomic environment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead risk projects, mentor junior staff, and foster a risk-aware culture</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preparation of submissions and presentations for firm-wide management and committees</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Communicate to internal committees, management and board of directors</span></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"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What we expect</strong></span><br><p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced degree in Quantitative Finance, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">6+ years of professional experience in risk management, including exposure to private markets</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to explain risk concepts in a practical, business-oriented way</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven ability to generate original ideas and develop new models or processes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Deep interest in quantitative analysis and strong affinity for working with numbers</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Curiosity about international financial markets and industry mechanisms</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborative working style with demonstrated ability to influence across teams and levels, including senior stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Prior experience in computer programming (Python / SQL) and Excel is considered an advantage</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English</span></li> </ul></span></div> <div class="newspaper"> </div> <div class="newspaper"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>What we offer</strong></span></span></div> <div class="newspaper"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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 for you to grow:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Competitive compensation</strong> with performance-based bonuses and daily lunch allowance</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Global professional environment</strong> with international exposure, collaborative culture, and opportunities to learn the business from industry leaders and seasoned professionals</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Comprehensive career development</strong> through challenging opportunities, hands-on training, dedicated mentorship programs, and our PG Academy learning platform for continuous growth</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Sabbatical program</strong> - one month off after every five years of service to recharge and explore</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Premium facilities</strong> including state-of-the-art building, diverse on-site dining options, and complimentary gym access with fitness classes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Community engagement</strong> through office events, team activities, and volunteer opportunities to connect with local communities</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></span><br> </div> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">www.partnersgroup.com</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Please be aware, fraudsters may pose as Partners Group recruiters. All g<span style="color:#000000">enuine representatives can be identified by a verified sign on their LinkedIn profiles. If you suspect fraud or have doubts, contact us immediately at </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=HELP%20FRAUDULENT%20ACTIVITY"><span style="color:#000000">[email protected]</span></a></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>