Associate, Private Credit, London

About Northleaf Capital Partners

Northleaf is a global private markets investment firm focused on mid-market companies and assets. With US$31 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 300+ 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, 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.

Role and Responsibilities

Northleaf is seeking a driven individual with a minimum of 2 years of experience with a top-tier Investment Bank, Private Credit, Private Equity, Debt Advisory, Financial Restructuring, Financial or Management Consulting firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to build upon their experience in a demanding but rewarding team-based environment.

Day to day, your role may include:

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

Assist 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

Qualifications

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

What Sets Us Apart

At Northleaf Capital Partners, you’ll be joining a leading global private markets investment firm with a differentiated platform across mid-market private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. Our integrated approach and long-term perspective have made us a partner of choice to a global base of institutional investors – and that begins with our exceptional team of professionals.

At our core, our culture is built on the foundation of trust, openness, respect, integrity, and professionalism. These values guide every interaction with our investors, our partners, and one another. We are focused on building long-term relationships and creating a collaborative, professional environment where everyone feels supported and valued.

We foster a collegial and non-hierarchical workplace where ideas are valued, decision-making is grounded in data, and individuals are empowered to contribute meaningfully. Our success depends on an engaged and inclusive workforce, and we invest in fostering that culture. We celebrate the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members and are committed to ensuring a workplace built on inclusion and shared success.

We celebrate achievements, encourage teamwork, and work hard to cultivate a sense of community to achieve strong results. 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.

Contact

Interested candidates are asked to apply on Northleaf Careers. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

Applications will be reviewed using Northleaf’s recruitment standards to ensure a fair and consistent experience. Our recruitment team will personally review your resume and application. We may use artificial intelligence to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business through candidate sourcing. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly throughout the process.

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.