Northleaf Capital Partners · 1 day ago
Associate, Private Credit, Chicago
Northleaf Capital Partners is a global private markets investment firm focused on mid-market companies and assets. They are seeking an experienced Associate to join their growing private credit team, responsible for evaluating, underwriting, and executing private credit investments in North America.
Angel InvestmentFinanceFinancial ServicesImpact InvestingVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Assist in all aspects of the underwriting and execution process including initial deal screen, comprehensive business diligence, financial review, legal documentation, credit approval and transaction closing
Present opportunities and participate in the deal discussion with Investment Committee
Conduct meetings with lead sponsors and/or company management to review past performance, strategy, industry landscape, and other relevant topics
Perform financial and business analysis to review industry, business strategy, competitive positioning, and financial strength
Develop 3 statement models and perform valuation analysis, including DCF, precedent transactions and comparable company analysis
Develop balanced, fact-based investment recommendations based on the results of the team's due diligence and analysis
Responsible for ongoing monitoring of an existing credit portfolio including financial performance review and communication of trends to senior leadership
Maintain ongoing dialogue with the borrower, management team, and/or sponsor
Identify and assist in new business opportunities within the portfolio such as add-on acquisitions, refinancing, and recapitalizations
Oversee the preparation and audit review of quarterly and annual portfolio company valuations
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience across private credit, investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or transaction advisory services
Strong analytical skills including research, financial modeling, risk identification
Professionalism and integrity
Strong interpersonal and business relationship skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Flexibility, adaptability and initiative
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Team player who enjoys a high-performance culture
Willingness to travel
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.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$532.27M2020-09-17Private Equity· $532.27M
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