Manager, Liquidity & Capital Markets

Northleaf Capital Partners • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$130,000 - CA$150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Liquidity & Capital Markets team plays a key role in supporting Northleaf funds across Private Equity, Private Credit and Infrastructure. The team’s mandate is to improve outcome for our investors through disciplined utilization of financing facilities and strategic liquidity planning to support efficient capital deployment across the Northleaf funds.
The successful candidate will report to the Vice President, Liquidity & Capital Markets and will work closely with internal and external partners to manage liquidity and financing activities across multiple asset classes. The role is responsible for leading key initiatives, supporting the execution and optimization of credit facilities, providing strategic liquidity insights, and contributing to the continued evolution of the team's capabilities and mandate.

Requirements

• 7 + years experience of asset management and private markets investments, with direct experience with credit facilities considered valuable and preferred. Experience with ABL, NAV or Hybrid facilities is particularly valuable.
• Excellent academic credentials: an Accounting, Business, Economics or Financial degree or post graduate degree is preferred
• A professional designation in accounting or finance (such as CPA or CFA) is an asset, but not required
• Self-motivated individual with strong ownership, accountability and professional curiosity; takes initiative, consistently delivers high-quality, accurate work, and seeks to understand the “why” and leverage that insight to strengthen decision making.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess implications, exercise sound judgement and make practical recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, balance competing priorities and make practical recommendations in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Clear and structured communicator who can synthesize complex information and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish credibility, influence decisions and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable with automation or coding tools (e.g., Python, VBA) to enhance efficiency; experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is an asset
• Strong addition to Northleaf’s values of respect, integrity, collaboration and professionalism

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ABL, NAV or Hybrid facilities is particularly valuable.
• A professional designation in accounting or finance (such as CPA or CFA) is an asset, but not required
• experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is an asset

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day liquidity needs across Northleaf funds and recommend financing and liquidity management strategies to support capital deployment objectives.
• Oversee third-party service provider to ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness of scheduled deliverables.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of fund structures, investment activity, liquidity drivers and financing requirements across Northleaf funds to identify risks, opportunities and funding needs, and recommend solutions that support efficient capital deployment and evolving business needs.
• Own liquidity forecasting, ensuring forecasts are accurate, actionable, and aligned with evolving business needs.
• Perform scenario analysis and liquidity modeling to evaluate potential outcomes, assess risks and support strategic planning initiatives.
• Analyze forecast variances, liquidity trends, funding requirements and the impact of business decisions on liquidity, proactively identifying key drivers and recommending actions to support informed decision-making.
• Translate complex liquidity information into clear and concise insights, recommendations and reporting for management and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to enhance forecasting methodologies, reporting capabilities and data quality through process improvements, automation and scalable solutions.
• Help build analytical capabilities within the team by coaching team members on forecasting techniques, scenario analysis and effective communication of insights.
• Own the ongoing management and optimization of credit facilities across multiple asset classes.
• Continuously monitor borrowing bases, facility utilization and financing costs, identifying opportunities to maximize available capacity and improve efficiency.
• Ensure all credit facilities remain in good standing by managing compliance requirements, tracking deliverables, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Evaluate financing alternatives and recommend solutions that balance liquidity requirements, flexibility and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, lenders, legal counsel and service providers to support the execution, amendment and renewal of financing facilities.
• Act as a subject matter expert on liquidity management and financing facilities, providing guidance and recommendations that support informed decision-making across the organization.
• Independently drive initiatives and deliverables from inception through implementation, coordinating stakeholders as required to achieve successful outcomes.
• Leverage insights gained through day-to-day activities and stakeholder engagement to identify trends, risks, emerging needs and opportunities, and recommend enhancements to existing practices and processes.
• Develop reporting, analytical tools and scalable processes that improve decision-making and strengthen the team's ability to support evolving business needs.
• Play an active role in expanding the team's capabilities by mentoring junior team members, sharing expertise and helping establish scalable practices that support the continued growth of the function.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager