Associate, Private Credit, Chicago

Northleaf Capital Partners•Chicago, IL

About The Position

About Northleaf Capital Partners Northleaf is a global private markets investment firm focused on mid-market companies and assets. With US$30 billion in capital commitments raised to date, Northleaf has an established, long-term track record as an investor in private equity, private credit and infrastructure globally. Northleaf’s 280+ person team, located in Toronto, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Menlo Park, Montreal, New York, Seoul 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 : Associate, Private Credit Northleaf is currently recruiting for an experienced Associate to join the growing private credit team. This position will be based in Northleaf’s Chicago office and will report to the Managing Director. The successful candidate will work with the senior investment team on evaluating, underwriting, and executing private credit investments in North America across multiple industries supporting private equity sponsored transactions.

Requirements

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

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

Benefits

Our competitive total rewards package features an employer-funded benefits plan, an attractive retirement offering, which includes a group retirement plan and the ability to invest in Northleaf funds on a no fee/no carry basis, and a range of valuable perks such as fitness and wellness reimbursement, charitable donation matching, and tuition assistance.
We also support flexible working arrangements, with up to two remote days per week and the option for fully remote for up to two weeks per year.

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