Client Relationship Manager - Milan

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We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 185 billion in assets under management and around 2,000 professionals across 24offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

The Client Solutions team at Partners Group delivers innovative private market investment solutions to private wealth and institutional clients worldwide. In this position, you will be part of the Italian institutional sales team, with responsibility for developing and strengthening relationships with institutional investors and their investment consultants across Italy.

Partners Group has established a strong presence in the Italian market and continues to see significant opportunities to expand its institutional client base. To build on this success, we are looking for an entrepreneurial and highly driven individual to help promote our range of private market investment solutions to Italian institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on private markets and Partners Group's products and investment strategies across asset classes
• Creating, developing and managing relationships with Italian institutional investors and their investment consultants
• Building on a strong knowledge base to become an expert in private markets and Partners Group's platform, products and investment strategies across asset classes
• Mapping the Italian institutional investor landscape, identifying new opportunities and sourcing demand through an entrepreneurial and proactive approach
• Understanding and presenting the full range of Partners Group's investment solutions, including the operational features and structures of the products
• Developing innovative events and engagement initiatives to strengthen relationships with Italian institutional investors
• Closely collaborating across the entire platform, including asset class specialists, portfolio management, ESG, investor services, investment teams and the wider Client Solutions organisation
• Contributing to global strategic initiatives, including new product ideas and market development opportunities
• Leading presentations and representing the Firm at conferences, client meetings and industry events in Italy and internationally
• Driving responses to RFPs in coordination with the wider team and preparing compelling investment and pricing proposals
• Applying professional and technical knowledge to streamline and accelerate workflows and client engagement processes

What we expect

A passionate, entrepreneurial and highly driven individual with a strong track record of success in institutional asset raising and client relationship management, ideally with established relationships across the Italian institutional investment market.

• Demonstrated career history of loyalty, tenure and success in roles of increasing complexity and responsibility
• Strong network of relationships with Italian institutional investors, pension funds, insurance companies, banks, foundations and/or investment consultants
• Team player who contributes to the ongoing development of junior professionals through coaching and knowledge sharing
• A demonstrable and quantifiable track record of raising assets in private markets or other alternative investment strategies
• Strong understanding of institutional investment decision-making processes, key stakeholders and Italian market dynamics
• Broad understanding of private market asset classes, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure and/or real estate
• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to manage and drive multiple processes simultaneously
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong desire to learn and succeed
• Ability to solve complex problems with a client-focused mindset, work effectively under challenging deadlines and articulate ideas and positions in a clear and structured manner
• Agile, fast-paced and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial, highly driven and international environment
• Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to customise materials and prepare compelling presentations
• High energy and willingness to travel, primarily within Italy, with occasional international travel
• Fluent Italian and English, both written and spoken

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