Associate, Private Equity, Goods & Products
At a glance
Junior Investment & Corporate Development role at Partners Group. Broomfield · $155,000–$175,000 OTE.
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What you'll do
- Assess and underwrite buyout opportunities, using research and judgment to decide which deals deserve attention
- Build business-unit financial models covering capital structure, purchase price, adjustments and economic sensitivities
- Write investment committee reports and coordinate outside diligence experts, including legal, tax and technical advisers
- Support deal negotiations on financing and transaction documents, then track portfolio performance and exit work
- Find strategic options such as acquisitions, asset sales or moves into new markets, and address issues as they arise
What you bring
- You bring investment experience across the full private equity process, from research and sourcing through execution and portfolio oversight
- You can develop detailed financial models and lead diligence and underwriting for investment decisions
Who this fits
This Denver-based associate role suits someone ready to take an active part in control buyouts across consumer and industrial sectors. You'll work across the investment lifecycle, coordinate with deal teams and outside advisers, and help manage portfolio companies and exits. The stated base-pay range is $155,000 to $175,000 per year, with performance-based annual incentives.
From the employer
What it's about
Partners Group is seeking to hire a Denver-based, Associate-level investment professional to join the direct private equity investment team. This role will encompass leading control buyouts with equity check sizes ranging from USD 300m to USD 800m+. The Associate will be expected to work in the consumer and industrial industry verticals.
The Associate's role is to work in all aspects of the investment life cycle, including thematic research, origination, execution, structuring, pricing and negotiation of new private equity investments. The Associate will also monitor portfolio company performance through the investment period and help the team assess and effect a monetization of the investment that maximizes return.
What we expect
Specific responsibilities will include leading investment diligence and underwriting in all respects, including the following specific tasks:
- Apply critical thinking and judgment in prioritizing investment opportunities;
- Prepare industry and competitive research on industrials and specific businessesd;
- Lead construction of detailed, business unit-based financial models, including optimal capital structure, purchase price, adjustments and sensitivities to economic conditions;
- Draft investment committee reports while supervising external resources in the process;
- Interact with third party due diligence partners (tax professionals, attorneys, technical consultants, insurance, environmental, etc.);
- Assist in negotiating debt facilities and support the Deal Captain in negotiating purchase agreements, employment agreements and incentive compensation for management teams;
- Flex both upwards and downwards in order to coordinate the investment process and ensure every aspect of tdhe work gets done.
- Act proactively in all matters arising in the ordinary course of investment management, acting quickly to identify, address and correct issues;
- Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities such as acquisitions, divestitures, or entering new market/verticals;
- Provide support in investment exit process management.
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. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:
- Professional, international working 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 12 holidays annually
- One month paid sabbatical after every five years of service
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Competitive compensation package of a base pay range between 155k - 175k, including performance based annual incentives
- Education assistance program
- Lunch stipend
- Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities
Make an impact on the organization by taking a lead role in the growth of our US business. Our working environment is humble, inclusive and transparent, and 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 community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support diversity of perspectives.
www.partnersgroup.com
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