Northleaf Capital Partners · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, Private Credit, Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expNorthleaf Capital Partners is a global private markets investment firm focused on mid-market companies and assets. They are seeking a Vice President on the private credit team in Chicago to support the senior team in evaluating and underwriting private credit investments.
Angel InvestmentFinanceFinancial ServicesImpact InvestingVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Leading the due diligence process and working with a team of associates from the private credit team in preparing due diligence materials and developing balanced, fact-based investment committee recommendations
Negotiating key terms and legal documentation associated with the execution of investment opportunities
Ultimately managing the investment positions throughout the life of the investment
Managing a list of private equity sponsor relationships, communicating and marketing Northleaf’s solutions offering and generating new investment opportunities
Working alongside other senior team members to expand and extend Northleaf’s reach and profile across the private credit community
Representing and promoting Northleaf through attendance and speaking engagements at select industry events, conferences and workshops
Supporting the ongoing efforts of Northleaf’s investor relations team in servicing and expanding Northleaf’s private credit investor base by contributing subject matter expertise and market intelligence to ongoing marketing and investor reporting activities
Qualification
Required
minimum of 6 years of experience in direct lending to private equity sponsored companies
Progressively senior role with experience in private credit investments
Proven track record of investment success, with clear evidence of investment acumen and judgement
In-depth knowledge of investment markets and private credit products, with a strong technical foundation in corporate finance and accounting
Strong industry reputation and established network encompassing key industry players
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including substantial experience in company and industry research, financial modelling, and valuation
Results orientated individual, with a proactive and creative approach to problem solving
Strong interpersonal and business relationships skills, with a clear partnership mindset and collaborative working style
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
Highly self-motivated, self-directed; demonstrated ability to be proactive
Demonstrably high standards of professionalism and integrity
Excellent academic credentials consistent with a senior level investment professional
Preferred
a graduate degree in business
portfolio management qualification
CFA designation
Benefits
Employer-funded benefits plan
Attractive retirement offering, which includes a group retirement plan and the ability to invest in Northleaf funds on a no fee/no carry basis
Fitness and wellness reimbursement
Charitable donation matching
Tuition assistance
Flexible working arrangements, with up to two remote days per week and the option for fully remote for up to two weeks per year
Company
Northleaf Capital Partners
Northleaf Capital Partners is private equity firm that manages pension plans, endowments, foundations, financial institutions accounts.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$532.27M2020-09-17Private Equity· $532.27M
Leadership Team
Jeanette White
Vice President, Human Resources & Administration
Adrian Jetter
Director
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