What it’s about
As a Regional Head of Americas you will lead a high performing team of closing specialists, and work alongside Partners Group’s investment professionals in the transaction closing process across Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Debt Investment. You will be responsible for the overall team’s output in the Americas, incluing all transaction execution, project delivery, conflict resolution and stakeholder management.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Manage regional team including overall responsibility for transaction execution, project delivery and stakeholder management
- Responsible for the development of the team, including identifying and delivering improvement / growth opportunities, recruiting and talent development
- Work alongside the investment teams in Denver, New York, Houston and Sao Paolo in the transaction closing process
- Manage external counsels on various closing-related topics such as select SPA negotiation/closing points, preparing the fund flows/closing statements, implementation of acquisition structures, execution of transaction documentation and other deal-specific requirements
- Coordinate the overall execution (closing) of deals by managing various workstreams across teams and jurisdictions (e.g. equity/debt funding process, syndications, CPs/closing steps plan, internal operational onboarding among others)
What we expect
- Masters/MBA degree with top academic credentials in business administration, economics, finance and/or law
- 7-8 years of relevant previous work experience, with 2+ years of previous leadership experience
- Experience in private markets/financial services industry or consulting. Previous experience at private equity firm, law firm, advisory firm in a transaction-oriented role
- Solid understanding of transaction closing process and closing adjustment mechanisms used in private market transactions (e.g. locked box, completion accounts)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Entrepreneurial, driven and proactive mindset
- Strong desire to learn and succeed
- Clear career vision: understanding of the firm’s business and industry
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 sabbatical after every five years of service
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Education assistance program
- Lunch stipend
- Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities
- 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 $150,000 – 175,000 and a performance-based bonus and equity are part of the total compensation package
