Associate, Private Credit, London

Northleaf Capital Partners continues to expand its global private credit business and is offering the opportunity to gain experience with a leading private markets investment firm as an Associate on the global private credit team in London. The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director, Head of the European Private Credit team and will work with Northleaf’s senior investment professionals in developing and building the global private credit platform.

The successful candidate will support the senior investment team in originating, evaluating, underwriting and executing private credit investments, including screening, reviewing, due diligence analysis and monitoring of private credit investments in Europe across multiple industries.

• Conducting due diligence on mid-market private credit investment opportunities by obtaining, reviewing and evaluating third-party due diligence reports (financial, commercial, legal, environmental, etc.)
• Performing industry, company and sponsor research including in-depth valuation analysis of private companies
• Meeting with sponsors, company management, diligence providers to review past performance, strategy, outlook, industry issues and other relevant topics, as required
• Developing comprehensive financial and business analysis to review industry, business strategy, competitive positioning and financial strength
• Leading the preparation of the investment memo materials and developing balanced, fact-based investment committee recommendations
• Leading the development of financial models to analyze investment opportunities including 3-statement forecasting, valuation, DCF analysis, precedent transactions and comparable company analysis
• Assisting in legal documentation and all aspects of the investment closing process
• Reviewing and monitoring the ongoing financial performance of portfolio investments
• Overseeing the preparation and audit review of quarterly and annual portfolio company valuations
• Meeting with sponsors, advisors and peers and developing a network of contacts across Europe
• Contributing to ongoing business building initiatives (deal origination and deal flow management, due diligence processes, portfolio and risk management tools and systems, and investor reporting etc.)
• Contributing directly to Northleaf Capital Partners’ ongoing business development, deal sourcing and fundraising efforts, conducting research and analysis to support presentations to financial sponsors, companies, financial intermediaries, industry partners, prospective investors and investment consultants

• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong technical foundation in corporate finance and accounting
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in conducting research and collaborating with others to develop solutions
• Strong interpersonal and business relationships skills
• 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 and meet deadlines
• Demonstrably high standards of professionalism and integrity

Location: London, UK. European & North American travel required.

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 and the option for fully remote for up to two weeks per year.

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.