Special Projects Group, Associate

About TPG

TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities.

TPG’s success depends on our people, and we build and sustain our world-class team by creating an inclusive, supportive culture within the firm that seeks excellence and encourages humility and transparency. The quality of our investments and our ability to build great companies depend on the originality of our insights. Reaching our firm’s full potential means supporting every team member to bring the fullness of their unique perspective to their work and to our community. We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to foster diversity of thought and reflect the breadth of our limited partners and portfolio companies.

Description of Position

TPG is seeking a versatile Associate to work in the Special Projects Group. The Special Projects Group at TPG leads cross-functional initiatives to increase revenue, mitigate risk, enhance operational efficiency, and drive change throughout the organization. Our team works closely with stakeholders across all TPG Platforms (Real Estate, Capital, Growth, Impact, and Credit) and across business functions (Investment Businesses, Finance, Operations and Technology, Investor Services, Marketing, HR, Compliance, and Legal). The role requires an adaptive and dynamic professional who can build and maintain strong professional relationships across the firm.

Principal Responsibilities

Assist with management of the portfolio of firmwide projects, including prioritization, resourcing, status reporting, and communication with senior management

Understand strategic objectives of the firm and ensure projects align to firm goals

Serve as a primary advisor to business stakeholders during the project lifecycle and be the go-to for details and status updates on the project

Collaborate with key stakeholders across business functions to identify and understand project impacts

Establish end-to-end project structure, including planning, defining requirements, creating action plans, and resolving conflicts

Coordinate with members of the project team, technology and business to ensure effective planning and execution of project tasks

Facilitate meetings with project stakeholders and drive decisions

Identify, monitor and manage resolution of issues. Propose and establish resolution plans and drive results

Create and present executive-friendly deliverables

Actively identify opportunities to improve business processes, including:

Opportunities for automation through use of technology

Utilization of third-party service providers

Other process improvements that result in process efficiency and scalability

Requirements

2-4 years of years of full-time work experience in consulting, strategy, project management, business transformation and/or other related fields.

Bachelor’s degree required

Financial services industry experience required; Experience in the alternative investment management industry preferred

Proven track record working on large, complex, cross functional initiatives

Experience solving business problems and driving process improvements

Experience recommending solutions and facilitating decision making

Ability to quickly learn new subject matter as projects span varied topics and functions

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to effectively multi-task

Demonstrated attention to detail

It is expected that the annual base salary for this role will range from $120,000 – $140,000. Base salary is one component of TPG’s competitive total rewards package which typically includes discretionary compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Other incentives may also be available to certain eligible employees.

TPG is an equal employment opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), alienage or citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy status, breastfeeding (or related medical conditions), familial status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.