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Partners Group

MI · Hybrid

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What it's about Partners Group is seeking to hire an Investment Leader (Vice President) to join the ... At least 6+ years of private equity experience with a focus on the technology vertical, typically ...

Partners Group

MI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for operating partner private equity in Michigan is $87,317.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,100.00 and $104,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Operating Partners in private equity are experienced executives who work with portfolio companies to improve their operations, drive growth, and increase value. Unlike investment professionals who focus on deal sourcing and financial structuring, Operating Partners leverage their industry expertise to help companies optimize processes, implement strategic initiatives, and enhance performance. They play a crucial role in executing value-creation plans set by the private equity firm and often serve as advisors or interim leaders within portfolio companies. Their goal is to ensure that the companies reach their full potential before being sold or taken public.

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To excel as an Operating Partner in Private Equity, extensive experience in executive leadership, financial acumen, and a strong track record of driving operational improvements are essential, often backed by an MBA or similar advanced degree. Familiarity with financial modeling, portfolio management software, and due diligence tools is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, strategic vision, and the ability to influence and mentor management teams help set top performers apart. These competencies are vital for maximizing portfolio company value, ensuring successful exits, and generating superior returns for investors.

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Operating Partners in Private Equity often encounter the challenge of balancing strategic oversight with hands-on involvement across multiple portfolio companies. They must quickly build trust with management teams, identify key operational improvements, and implement best practices tailored to each business's unique context. Additionally, aligning all stakeholders on growth initiatives and ensuring timely execution while navigating complex change management processes can be demanding. Success in this role requires strong communication, adaptability, and a results-oriented mindset.

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CredentialsExperience in management, industry expertise, often MBA or similarFinance degree, MBA or CFA often preferred
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with portfolio companies, focuses on operational improvementsConducts financial analysis, due diligence, and deal sourcing
Employer & Industry UsagePrivate equity firms, portfolio companiesPrivate equity firms, investment banks

Operating Partner Private Equity professionals focus on improving portfolio companies' operations, leveraging industry experience. Investment Associates primarily analyze deals, perform financial modeling, and support investment decisions. Both roles are integral to private equity but differ in responsibilities and skill sets.

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Investment Leader, Private Equity Technology

Partners Group

MI • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

What it's about

Partners Group is seeking to hire an Investment Leader (Vice President) to join the Technology team. The Technology team consists of 15+ dedicated professionals in US. The Technology team invests in companies typically between $500 million - $2 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 6+ years of private equity experience with a focus on the technology vertical, typically preceded by 2-3 years of investment banking 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
  • 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

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 $250,000 - 275,000 and a performance-based bonus and equity 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.


 

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