Private Equity Analyst Program – Investment Team (Capital Solutions) (m|f|x) Pfäffikon

The Analyst Program is a two-year full-time employment program designed for early-career professionals who are motivated to build a long-term career in private equity. The program begins with a three-week tailored training module and continues with hands-on learning, close collaboration with experienced investment professionals, and structured on-the-job development. Participants who perform well may have the opportunity to continue their career at LGT Capital Partners as an Associate.

The position is available in either Switzerland near Zurich or London. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

The Capital Solutions Investment Team offers a unique and supportive platform for candidates who want to build a career in private equity by gaining exposure to direct company-level investments and secondary transactions across leading businesses, portfolio assets, and private equity structures.

You will join a team of experienced investment professionals focused on identifying and investing in high-quality businesses through secondary transactions and direct minority investments. Since 1998, LGT Capital Partners has been one of the leading secondary investors globally, raising more than USD 32 billion in commitments. Since 2015, the firm has also built a strong direct minority investment practice, investing more than USD 5 billion across over 65 direct investments. In this role, you will gain exposure to the full private equity investment process across industries, geographies, and transaction types, with support from colleagues who are committed to knowledge sharing and professional development.

• Direct equity secondaries, including equity recaps and follow-on financing;
• GP-led secondaries, such as single-asset and multi-asset continuation vehicles; and
• LP-led secondaries, acquiring well-diversified and high-quality private equity portfolios.

Tasks

In this role, you will contribute to the full investment lifecycle across secondary transactions and direct minority investments, while developing core private equity skills through a broad range of responsibilities, including:

• Conduct extensive financial, market, and business due diligence, including project management of transaction workstreams and coordination with external advisors;
• Preparing investment memoranda, including detailed valuation analyses and LBO models for companies;
• Valuation, modeling, and analysis of various private equity funds;
• Contribute to investment committee and team discussions;
• Attend management and board meetings, participate in site visits, and support investment monitoring;
• Proactively identify attractive investment opportunities by leveraging and maintaining key internal databases, systems, and tools;
• Prepare materials for internal meetings and external client presentations, as well as ad hoc market analysis.

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• strong academic credentials from a leading university at the bachelor’s or master’s level in business, economics, finance, accounting, or other quantitative fields;
• prior internship experience in finance, investment banking, private equity, or consulting is a plus;
• a solid understanding of financial statements and fundamental business analysis;
• motivation to enhance financial acumen and broaden knowledge of the fast-moving private equity market;
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus;
• and a collaborative, curious, organized, and entrepreneurial mindset.

That awaits you

• We provide modern working conditions, including work-from-home options, flexible hours, and a home office allowance to ensure that our employees have a work environment equipped with the latest technology;
• A diverse culture founded on mutual respect, teamwork, and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners. We go the extra mile to make a difference;
• We empower and invest in you: your professional development and personal growth are our priority. We offer various internal and external training opportunities that are aligned with your ambitions and our business needs. If you’re interested, you can also improve your German or English language skills;
• We are proud to be owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein, and our company is inspired by its entrepreneurial spirit;
• Commitment to ESG: our approach to business is shaped by the Princely Family’s long-term perspective. Sustainability is key for us and has guided our actions since 2002;
• You benefit from favorable terms and conditions if you wish to participate in LGT Capital Partners’ investment programs or use LGT banking products and services.

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Contact

Location

Schuetzenstrasse 6, CH-8808 Pfäffikon