Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland · On-site
Future Standard is seeking an Associate to join the Firm’s Primary Fund Investment Team. This team represents the Firm’s longest-standing strategy (established in 1994) and serves as the foundation of its middle-market, …
Skills: Private Equity, Investment Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Manager Research, Portfolio Monitoring
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The Associate will support the construction and management of fund portfolios through active due diligence, performance monitoring, and sourcing of opportunities in Europe. They will prepare investment recommendations for the Investment Committee and maintain relationships with sponsors to identify co-investment and credit opportunities.
Candidates need at least 3 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or consulting, with a bachelor's degree in a finance-related field. Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, with a CFA designation and German language skills preferred.
Future Standard is seeking an Associate to join the Firm’s Primary Fund Investment Team. This team represents the Firm’s longest-standing strategy (established in 1994) and serves as the foundation of its middle-market, sponsor-focused investment platform, with integrated capabilities across primaries, direct equity, secondaries (LP- and GP-led), and credit.
The Firm maintains relationships with over 200 sponsors and commits to 40–50 funds annually, representing approximately $2 billion in capital commitments each year.
As a key member of the team, the Associate will support the construction and management of commingled and separate account portfolios. This role involves active participation in investment due diligence, performance monitoring, and sourcing opportunities across fund investment opportunities in Europe. The position offers meaningful exposure to the institutional investment management industry, including buyout, venture/growth equity, and special situations, across both established and emerging managers.
Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.
Total AUM estimated as of March 31, 2026.
Portfolio Advisors is a global private asset manager specializing in the U.S. middle market. We provide tailored private equity, private credit and private real estate investment solutions through a variety of customized programs, including direct, secondary and primary investments, and junior and senior credit. Since our founding in 1994, Portfolio Advisors has served as an active partner to the middle-market community, leading to superior access and value creation for clients and sponsors alike. In 2023, Portfolio Advisors combined with FS Investments, a pioneer in the democratization of alternative assets. Together, we manage over $75 billion in assets and offer a broad suite of alternative strategies to both institutional and individual investors. The combined company has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia, with headquarters in Philadelphia and Darien, CT.
Offices: 9 Old Kings Highway South, Darien, CT 06820, US · 100 Crescent Court, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas 75201, US · Brandschenkestrasse 47, Zurich, 8002, CH · 14 Curzon Street, London, England W1J 5HN, GB · 16/F, The HK Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, HK
Portfolio Advisors is a global private asset manager specializing in the U.S. middle market. We provide tailored private equity, private credit and private real estate investment solutions through a variety of customized programs, including direct, secondary and primary investments, and junior and senior credit. Since our founding in 1994, Portfolio Advisors has served as an active partner to the middle-market community, leading to superior access and value creation for clients and sponsors alike. In 2023, Portfolio Advisors combined with FS Investments, a pioneer in the democratization of alternative assets. Together, we manage over $75 billion in assets and offer a broad suite of alternative strategies to both institutional and individual investors. The combined company has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia, with headquarters in Philadelphia and Darien, CT.
Offices: 9 Old Kings Highway South, Darien, CT 06820, US · 100 Crescent Court, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas 75201, US · Brandschenkestrasse 47, Zurich, 8002, CH · 14 Curzon Street, London, England W1J 5HN, GB · 16/F, The HK Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong, HK
