Business Manager

**What it's about**

The Business Manager will have the opportunity to design and execute strategic projects at a global level in our Private Equity department and work across a diverse set of senior leaders, peers and stakeholders to enable business outcomes.

This position requires extensive cross-group coordination at all levels, experience with data, project management, an entrepreneurial mindset, and excellent communication and presentation skills. This role calls for a balance of leadership, influence skills, and execution as a supportive individual contributor. You should be able to work well under pressure and deadlines and be flexible, thriving in ambiguity and uncertainty, while delivering with quality and excellence.

The Business Manager will provide the Private Equity team with support for strategic business planning and organizational challenges, lead key initiatives, and facilitate business execution. You will work with senior leaders on strategic initiatives to understand the business and their input, to then craft a cohesive business proposal and be part of the implementation team on key projects.

**Responsibilities**:

- Report to and work in coordination with the private equity COO and global operations team on operational and strategic initiatives that optimize and scale our private equity department
- Create partnerships within the investment team and across other departments
- Identify, develop, and drive strategic projects across Private Equity and within specific industry verticals.
- Plan and execute regional conference for thought-leaders, portfolio CEOs and board members
- Understand the voice of the organization and employee pulse
- Create content for leader meetings and team offsites from idea generation to effective visual communication
- Owning review and approval for key data metrics including gathering, evaluating process improvements,
- Operationalize Talent Center of Excellence in partnership with senior leaders
- Provide reliable, effective support on ad hoc projects and initiatives
- Gather, analyze and interpret data, writing reports and updating documentation
- Regular communication with and travel between global offices to build relationships, support strategic meetings, etc.

**What we expect**
- Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Established track record in operations, finance, and/or program management
- Expert skills in analyzing and modelling data
- Systems-thinker with drive to improve efficiency
- Continuous improvement mindset and experience with supporting methodologies
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and strong relationship-building abilities with diverse stakeholders
- Solid understanding of business processes and strategy development
- Proficiency in MS Office, databases, and information systems
- Highly motivated professional with diverse experience in driving success in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership skills, including managing processes and leading through influence rather than direct authority
- DealCloud experience is a plus

Join our team to achieve strategic goals and contribute to organizational growth and development.

**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
- One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
- Education assistance program
- Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities