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Senior Investment Leader, Private Equity Technology (16064)

Salary

$310k - $370k

Min Experience

8 years

Location

New York City or Denver

JobType

full-time

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Career Opportunities: Senior Investment Leader, Private Equity Technology (16064)

Requisition ID 16064 - Posted 


What it's about

 

Partners Group is seeking to hire a Senior Investment Leader to join the Technology team. The Technology team consists of 15+ dedicated professionals within the New York and Denver offices.  

 The Technology team invests in companies typically between $500 million - $1.5 billion in enterprise value. The team does both growth and buyout transactions and we are thematic in our sourcing. 
 

Responsibilities 

 

  • 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 

  • Manage quantitative and qualitative due diligence, including oversight of team-members and third-party advisors  

  • Develop and review valuation analyses, lead the preparation of investment memoranda for, and present opportunities in, Investment Committee meetings  

  • Lead review and negotiations of legal transaction documentation (e.g., SPA, SHA, MIP, etc.), including coordination of support from internal and external legal advisors 

  • Contribute to structuring and raising debt financing, together with Partners Group's Capital Markets team 

  • 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 

  • Develop exit strategy for portfolio companies and manage exit activities on a day to day basis (e.g., IPO or sell side process) 

  • Manage relationships with key investment stakeholders, counterparties and partners 

  • Recruit, lead and mentor junior transaction-professionals in and outside of investment processes 

  • Contribute to Partners Group’s client related activities (e.g., “pitches”, updates, reporting, etc.) 

 

What we expect

 

Pivotal Experience & Expertise 

  • At least 8+ years of private equity experience with a focus on the technology vertical, typically preceded by 2-3 years of investment banking or management consulting experience 

  • Strong understanding of the technology landscape and top software categories, and deep understanding of the software and SAAS business, ecosytem and revenue models. 

  • Strong existing relationships with intermediaries 

  • Superior business judgment in holistically assessing investment opportunities – market trends, strategic dynamics, company performance and quality of management teams 

  • Ability to “manage up and down” in coordinating investment processes, while ensuring high-quality execution 

  • Have superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills and the ability to clearly articulate and execute strategic initiatives; 

  • Education and/or prior work experience in a technical discipline (computer science, data science) is a positive 

 

Culture Fit & Impact 

  • Culturally able to work in a highly collegial environment and be comfortable with a shared decision-making processes and collaborative approach 

  • Be in control of one’s ego and be focused on the shared success of the organization and its investors vs. solely personal goals 

  • Be a team player who is just as prepared to do the associate’s work when needed as his/her own work 

  • Be able to forge meaningful relationships with colleagues and portfolio company executives creating an environment of open and trusting communication 

  • Be a self-starter, who can interact collaboratively, but operate independently as required 

  • Have acute organizational and communication skills, coupled with a high level of maturity and professional presence 

  • 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 

  • Be flexible and fluid enough to promote change; be a visionary able to develop and implement “best practices” 

  • S/he must possess unquestionable integrity and professionalism 

  • Keenly interested in finding a firm within which to build his or her career 

  • Have positive industry reputation for integrity, fair dealing, and value creation 

 


 

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. Our offerings include:  

  • Professional, international, and high-performing work-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 

  • Company paid life and disability insurance 

  • Education assistance program 

  • Lunch stipend 

  • Domestic and international events, including offsites and volunteer opportunities  

  • 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 $310,000-$370,000, and a performance-based bonus 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; 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 communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support diversity of perspectives. 

 


 

www.partnersgroup.com

 

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

 

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What it's about

 

Partners Group is seeking to hire a Senior Investment Leader to join the Technology team. The Technology team consists of 15+ dedicated professionals within the New York and Denver offices.  

 The Technology team invests in companies typically between $500 million - $1.5 billion in enterprise value. The team does both growth and buyout transactions and we are thematic in our sourcing. 
 

Responsibilities 

 

  • 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 

  • Manage quantitative and qualitative due diligence, including oversight of team-members and third-party advisors  

  • Develop and review valuation analyses, lead the preparation of investment memoranda for, and present opportunities in, Investment Committee meetings  

  • Lead review and negotiations of legal transaction documentation (e.g., SPA, SHA, MIP, etc.), including coordination of support from internal and external legal advisors 

  • Contribute to structuring and raising debt financing, together with Partners Group's Capital Markets team 

  • 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 

  • Develop exit strategy for portfolio companies and manage exit activities on a day to day basis (e.g., IPO or sell side process) 

  • Manage relationships with key investment stakeholders, counterparties and partners 

  • Recruit, lead and mentor junior transaction-professionals in and outside of investment processes 

  • Contribute to Partners Group’s client related activities (e.g., “pitches”, updates, reporting, etc.) 

 

What we expect

 

Pivotal Experience & Expertise 

  • At least 8+ years of private equity experience with a focus on the technology vertical, typically preceded by 2-3 years of investment banking or management consulting experience 

  • Strong understanding of the technology landscape and top software categories, and deep understanding of the software and SAAS business, ecosytem and revenue models. 

  • Strong existing relationships with intermediaries 

  • Superior business judgment in holistically assessing investment opportunities – market trends, strategic dynamics, company performance and quality of management teams 

  • Ability to “manage up and down” in coordinating investment processes, while ensuring high-quality execution 

  • Have superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and presentation skills and the ability to clearly articulate and execute strategic initiatives; 

  • Education and/or prior work experience in a technical discipline (computer science, data science) is a positive 

 

Culture Fit & Impact 

  • Culturally able to work in a highly collegial environment and be comfortable with a shared decision-making processes and collaborative approach 

  • Be in control of one’s ego and be focused on the shared success of the organization and its investors vs. solely personal goals 

  • Be a team player who is just as prepared to do the associate’s work when needed as his/her own work 

  • Be able to forge meaningful relationships with colleagues and portfolio company executives creating an environment of open and trusting communication 

  • Be a self-starter, who can interact collaboratively, but operate independently as required 

  • Have acute organizational and communication skills, coupled with a high level of maturity and professional presence 

  • 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 

  • Be flexible and fluid enough to promote change; be a visionary able to develop and implement “best practices” 

  • S/he must possess unquestionable integrity and professionalism 

  • Keenly interested in finding a firm within which to build his or her career 

  • Have positive industry reputation for integrity, fair dealing, and value creation 

 


 

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. Our offerings include:  

  • Professional, international, and high-performing work-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 

  • Company paid life and disability insurance 

  • Education assistance program 

  • Lunch stipend 

  • Domestic and international events, including offsites and volunteer opportunities  

  • 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 $310,000-$370,000, and a performance-based bonus 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; 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 communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support diversity of perspectives. 

 


 

www.partnersgroup.com

 

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

 

About the company

Partners Group is a global private markets investment management firm with investment programs under management in private equity, private real estate, private infrastructure and private debt. The firm manages a broad range of customized portfolios for an international clientele of institutional investors. Partners Group is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

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banking
capital markets
communication skills
data science
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