Job Description
Date: June 2026
Role/Title: Associate
Group: Secondaries Team
Location: San Francisco
Secondary Associate
Firm Overview
LGT Capital Partners is a leading global specialist in alternative investing with over USD 110 billion in assets under management and more than 700 institutional clients in 50 countries. An international team of over 900 professionals is responsible for managing a wide range of investment programs focusing on private markets, multi-alternatives and diversifying strategies as well as sustainable and impact strategies. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon (SZ), Switzerland, the firm has offices in San Francisco, New York, Dublin, London, Paris, The Hague, Luxembourg, Frankfurt am Main, Vaduz, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney.
Job information
This is an Associate role on LGT Capital Partners' dedicated Secondaries Team.
The team is predominately investing out of a $7.4 billion investment fund called Crown Global Secondaries VI, mandate pockets, and comingled Fund-of-Funds products as well.
The secondary strategy of LGT CP focuses on multi- GP-led transactions and LP-led portfolios across Buyout, Growth, and VC
**The role is career-track and not a two-year program.
Key Responsibilities
Investment process management: intake, screening, and logging of incoming opportunities
Initial investment due diligence and information collection
Underwriting covers multi-asset GP-led and traditional secondary LP fund pricing, including understanding and analyzing company valuation inputs
Exposure to both GP-led and LP-led transactions, as well as access to private equity managers on an ongoing basis
Heavy emphasis on information management, data interpretation, and pattern recognition
Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile/Qualifications
Prior experience in investment banking, consulting, or private investing preferred
Strong interest in private equity investing and secondaries
Highly analytical with comfort managing large, complex datasets
Team-oriented with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Comfortable taking ownership in a lean and collaborative environment
Salary Range
The Company anticipates that the annual base salary for this San Francisco‑based position could range from $135,000.00 to $175,000.00. The actual annual base salary paid for this position will depend on factors such as the skill, experience, and qualifications of the chosen candidate for the position. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Healthcare w/HSA – both paid at 100%
Dental/Vision Package
401k Plan participation; 1:1 match up to 6% (Traditional & Roth)
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
Discounted gym reimbursement
20 PTO days accrued quarterly; up to 25 after 5 years
Unlimited sick days
Remote work stipend up to $1,000.00
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.
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