Northleaf is a global private markets investment firm focused on mid-market companies and assets. With more than US$24 billion in capital commitments raised to date, Northleaf has an established, long-term track record as a principal investor in private equity, private credit and infrastructure globally.
Northleaf’s 250-person team, located in Toronto, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Menlo Park, Montreal, New York and Tokyo, is focused exclusively on sourcing, evaluating and managing private markets investments. Northleaf manages closed and open-end funds across a range of global private markets strategies and a series of separately managed accounts with customized investment strategies tailored to meet the specific needs of leading institutional investors and family offices. As part of its ambitious growth strategy, Northleaf is also developing specific private markets products and investment solutions for insurance and wealth management clients.
POSITION: Analyst, Global Private Credit (Focus on Specialty Finance/Asset Based Lending)
Opportunity to gain experience with a leading private markets investment firm as an Analyst on the Global Private Credit team in New York. The Analyst will have a particular focus on the specialty finance and financial technology industries, where our client seeks to make investments in the full capital structure, senior debt to equity, securitization structures, asset purchases and operating company equity.
The successful candidate will work with the firm’s senior investment professionals in building the global private credit platform, raising dedicated funds and developing the strategy around specialty finance and financial technology. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to build upon their experience in a demanding but rewarding team-based environment with a lot of room for growth and upward mobility.
Role and Responsibilities
· Conducting due diligence on investment opportunities by obtaining, reviewing and evaluating third-party due diligence reports
· Performing industry, company and asset-class research and conducting in-depth valuation analyses of companies and assets
· Meeting with company management to review past performance, strategy, outlook, industry issues and other relevant topics, as required
· Developing comprehensive financial and business analyses to review industry, business strategy, competitive positioning and financial strength
· Working with the deal team in preparing due diligence materials and developing balanced, fact-based investment committee recommendations
· Reviewing and monitoring the ongoing financial performance of portfolio investments; overseeing the preparation and audit review of quarterly and annual portfolio company valuations
· Contributing to ongoing business building initiatives (deal flow management; due diligence processes; portfolio and risk management tools and systems; investor reporting etc.)
· Contributing directly to the firm’s ongoing business development, and fundraising and investor relations efforts, conducting research and analysis to support presentations to companies, financial intermediaries, industry partners, prospective investors and investment consultants
How we invest in you and our corporate culture
We offer competitive compensation including a primarily employer funded benefit offering and an attractive 401k plan. In addition, we provide our employees with perquisites that include Charitable Giving, Fitness and Tuition Reimbursement.
Northleaf is a values-driven firm. We are committed to building enduring relationships and ensuring all of our interactions with our investors, the partners with whom we invest, and our employees/team members are characterized by trust, openness, respect and the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, as articulated in our Mission Statement. Northleaf’s culture can best be described as professional, trust-based, non-hierarchical, collegial, and committed to fact-based decision making. The firm has an “open-door” approach across senior management to encourage questions and information sharing.
Northleaf works hard to foster our distinct culture as the firm grows and evolves. Northleaf’s leadership team is committed to maintaining and reinforcing Northleaf’s culture through (i) role modelling (e.g., leadership behavior and actions); (ii) fostering conviction and understanding (e.g., story development and delivery, including bringing to life Northleaf’s mission statement and values); (iii) developing skills and talent (e.g., leadership development programs); and (iv) formal mechanisms (e.g., organizational structure, targets, and rewards/ recognition/ consequences). Together, these ensure engagement of the Northleaf team at all levels.
Qualifications
· 1-3 years of experience in asset-based specialty finance direct lending or investment banking (structured product, financial institutions group or leverage finance / restructuring groups)
· Strong technical foundation in corporate finance, accounting and statistics and strong analytical and quantitative skills, including substantial experience in company and industry research, financial modelling and valuation
· Highly self-motivated, self-directed and results orientated individual, with a proactive and creative approach to problem solving
· Demonstrated experience in conducting research and collaborating with others to develop solutions
· Strong interpersonal and business relationships skills in addition to strong judgment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to articulate and present points of view and ideas effectively
· Proven ability to successfully multi-task with strong attention to detail
· Demonstrably high standards of professionalism and integrity
· The salary for the role is $115,000 USD annually. The salary listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Location
New York, NY
Contact
Interested candidates are asked to apply on Northleaf Careers. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
Northleaf Capital Partners is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. Should you require accommodations during the selection process, please do not hesitate to let us know and suitable arrangements will be made.
