Senior Investment Leader, Private Equity Technology

Partners Group • Broomfield, MI, US • 2d ago

What it's about

Position Summary

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.

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