What it's about
We are looking for an Intern to join our Private Equity team for 3 months starting July 2026, workload will be mainly split between:
Investments
1. Support the European Goods & Products Private Equity Buyout team (covering the consumer and industrials sectors) on all aspects related to investment processes (from sourcing to closing)
2. Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on investment opportunities and market research, including company valuation and commercial assessment
3. Be part of the investment team, engaged in the whole process of a transaction, and get first-hand exposure to investment decision making of a global leader in private equity investments, including attendance of Partners Group’s Investment Committee
Thematic Research
4. Support our thematic research efforts within the Goods & Products Private Equity Buyout team (covering the consumer and industrials sectors) from idea generation to sector deep-dives. You will get the opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge around the key trends shaping the future of business for the next 5-10 years
5. Create market models, analyze market drivers and threats; research companies and strategic positioning of large private firms, understand what strategic steps make companies more and less valuable
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What we expect
6. Students in the final phase of their studies or who recently graduated from a top university with outstanding academic credentials
7. Prior internship experience in Private Equity/Debt, Investment Banking (M&A/Leveraged Finance) or Consulting is preferred
8. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with excellent attention to detail and a strong desire to learn and succeed; collaborative team-player attitude
9. Proficiency in English and the right to work in Europe; proficiency in German is not required
What we offer
Partners Group is a global financial institution. 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 an opportunity for you to grow:
10. Competitive compensation package
11. Professional, international working environment
12. Insights into and learnings from the world of investments at one of the world's leading private markets investment firms
13. Flat management structure with significant exposure to senior leaders and decision makers
14. Steep personal and technical learning curve in a supporting environment with a high degree of ownership and autonomy, yet with structured feedback and training