Job Description
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 markets and private credit investing. Following a tailored three-week training module, analysts gain hands-on experience across fund investments, secondary transactions and direct co-investments, supported by experienced investment professionals and structured on-the-job development. Participants who perform strongly 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 1 July 2027.
LGT Capital Partners’ Private Credit Solutions team invests globally across private credit through direct co-investments, secondary transactions and fund investments. With a flexible mandate and a dynamic ethos, the team identifies compelling risk-adjusted returns across a broad range of sub-strategies, including senior direct lending, subordinated debt, and various opportunistic credit strategies. The team invests on behalf of a diverse global client base.
Through the Analyst Program, you will develop core investment skills across credit analysis, financial modelling, transaction underwriting, execution and ongoing monitoring, while gaining exposure to a variety of private credit strategies, managers and transactions.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Private Credit Solutions team and will contribute across the full private credit investment lifecycle, including:
- Supporting and taking ownership in sourcing, screening, due diligence, execution and monitoring across private credit co-investments, secondary transactions and fund investments;
- Covering the investment universe through regular interaction with private credit managers, intermediaries and other market participants, as well as conducting sector analysis and research;
- Performing and enhancing credit analysis and financial modelling, and supporting transaction underwriting and execution;
- Preparing analyses and documentation for investment committee discussions and client presentations;
- Monitoring and analyzing existing private credit investments and market trends, maintaining and developing internal databases, and contributing to the continued development of the Private Credit Solutions practice.
Requirements
We are looking for candidates with:
- strong academic credentials from a leading university at Bachelor’s or Master’s level in business, economics, finance, accounting or other quantitative degrees;
- prior internship experience in private credit, leveraged finance, direct lending, private equity, investment banking or transaction advisory will be considered favorably;
- a solid understanding of financial statements and fundamental business analysis;
- strong interest in private credit and in assessing credit risk, capital structures and downside protection across different strategies and market environments;
- curiosity about the interaction between company fundamentals, documentation, structuring, market dynamics and macroeconomic factors in private credit investing;
- excellent written and spoken English, additional languages are an advantage;
- a collaborative, curious, organized, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Kindly note that visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.
Please upload your complete application documents: CV, motivation letter, diplomas, grade transcripts and your reference letters.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be taken offline once a sufficient number of applications has been received.
What you can expect
- We provide modern working conditions, including work-from-home options, flexible hours and a home office allowance to ensure staff members 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 generate impact;
- 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 are interested, you can also enhance 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 influenced by the Princely Family’s long-term perspective. Sustainability is key for us and has shaped our actions since 2002;
- You benefit from favorable terms and conditions if you wish to participate in LGT Capital Partners’ investment programs or to use LGT banking products and services.
Contact Information
If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.
Cassandra Fritschi
Human Resources
LGT Capital Partners AG, Pfaeffikon
Contact:
+41 58 261 80 29
