Client Relationship Manager

What It's About

Partners Group is seeking an experienced Client Relationship Manager based in Toronto to lead institutional client engagement and fundraising across the Canadian market.

In this senior, client-facing role, you will partner with the Head of Canadian client solutions to shape coverage strategy, deepen key relationships, and drive fundraising outcomes by positioning Partners Group’s private markets solutions with sophistication and conviction.

You will also help elevate Partners Group’s institutional narrative through thoughtful market engagement and relevant insights—reflecting our long-term investment approach and commitment to responsible investing and sustainability where relevant to client priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive fundraising strategy and execution across Canada, partnering closely with the market leader to shape territory priorities, advance key relationships, and deliver on campaign objectives
• Own and grow relationships with Canadian institutional clients and prospects; lead meetings, manage follow-up, and drive complex decision processes through to commitments
• Execute and manage targeted fundraising and engagement campaigns tailored to defined investor segments, including sequencing, messaging, and internal coordination
• Partner closely with investment teams and product specialists to deliver timely, relevant investment insights and ensure accurate positioning of strategies, portfolio developments, and performance
• Contribute to the development of institutional marketing outreach campaigns and materials, including ideating topics and shaping content for whitepapers and thought leadership
• Coordinate internal stakeholders (legal/compliance, operations, product, investment teams) to ensure high-quality client experience, timely responses, and consistent execution
• Maintain disciplined CRM practices, market intelligence, and forecasting/reporting to support leadership visibility and continuous improvement of coverage strategy

What We Expect

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in institutional client relationship management, fundraising, or distribution within asset management/alternatives/private markets
• Proven ability to build and convert pipelines, manage long sales cycles, and grow durable relationships with sophisticated institutional investors in Canada
• Strong understanding of Canadian institutional investor landscape and typical governance/decision-making dynamics (e.g., pensions, insurers, endowments/foundations)
• Comprehensive knowledge of private markets; CAIA or CFA designation is a plus
• Excellent communication and executive presence, with demonstrated ability to translate investment concepts into clear, client-relevant messaging (written and verbal)
• Strong strategic thinking and judgment; able to balance investor needs, firm priorities, and long-term partnership value
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders across investment teams, product, and legal/compliance
• Strong project management discipline and attention to detail; ability to run multiple campaigns and client priorities in parallel
• Proficiency in French is an asset

What We Offer

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:

• Professional, international working environment
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
• Global professional environment with international exposure, collaborative culture, and opportunities to learn the business from industry leaders and seasoned professionals
• 25 vacation days
• Community engagement through office events, team activities, and volunteer opportunities to connect with local communities
• Comprehensive career development through challenging opportunities, hands-on training, dedicated mentorship programs, and our PG Academy learning platform for continuous growth

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