Senior Associate, Private Equity Partnership Investments

Partners Group

Senior Associate sourcing and executing private equity secondaries for Partners Group. Collaborating with investment professionals to identify opportunities aligned with investment strategy.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $209,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deal Sourcing & Origination: Build and maintain relationships with intermediaries, GPs, LPs, and advisors to identify high-quality secondary opportunities, including LP stake sales, GP-led restructurings, and structured solutions.
Investment Analysis: Conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative assessments of GP managers, funds, portfolios, and underlying assets, including cash flow modeling, valuation, and scenario analysis.
Due Diligence: Lead transaction diligence processes, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors to assess commercial, legal, financial, and tax risks.
Transaction Execution: Manage transaction timelines, negotiate terms, and prepare investment memoranda for internal investment committees.
Market Intelligence: Monitor trends in private equity, including the secondary market, track pricing benchmarks, and provide insights to inform investment strategy.
Portfolio Management: Support ongoing monitoring of acquired positions, including performance tracking, valuation updates, and exit planning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6 years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, or secondary advisory, with at least 2 years focused on secondary transactions.
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with proficiency in Excel and relevant analytical tools.
Deep understanding of private equity fund structures, LP-led / GP-led processes, and LP portfolio dynamics.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and succinctly.
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
25 vacation days, and 13 holidays annually
One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
Company paid life and disability insurance
Education assistance program
Lunch stipend
Domestic and international events, including offsites and volunteer opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingvaluationcash flow modelingscenario analysisdue diligencetransaction executionportfolio managementinvestment analysisquantitative assessmentqualitative assessment

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsrelationship buildingnegotiation skillstime managementorganizational skillsability to manage multiple workstreamsability to convey complex concepts