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.