Associate, Private Equity

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

Northleaf Capital Partners is offering the opportunity to gain experience with a leading private equity secondary, primary and direct investment / co-investment team. The successful candidate will work with Northleaf’s senior investment professionals across all private equity strategies of Northleaf, as we believe the multiple disciplines are complementary.

Secondary Investments: Invests in seasoned private equity funds and directly in private companies by providing liquidity solutions to investors who desire to sell their private equity holdings

Primary Investments: Makes primary commitments to premier private equity funds. Creates diversified portfolios of private equity funds on a global basis and within multiple asset classes, including buyout, growth equity, venture capital and distressed / special situation investments

Directs/Co-Investments: Invests directly alongside partners in attractive private equity backed companies. Focuses on building high-quality, diversified portfolios of strategic investments primarily in buyouts and growth financings on a global basis and across multiple industries

The candidate will focus on supporting Northleaf’s investment team across all aspects of the investment process including screening, reviewing, due diligence analysis and monitoring of private equity investments.

In addition to supporting investment activities, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable business building experience by contributing to various business development activities of Northleaf’s rapidly growing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to build upon their experience in a demanding but rewarding environment.

Day to day, your role may include:

Develop and / or reviews financial models to analyze secondaries and co-investment investment opportunities (including testing assumptions and sensitivities)

Performing in-depth valuation analyses of private equity portfolios and private companies

Assisting with the preparation of due diligence materials and investment committee memos

Conducting due diligence on private equity funds and private company opportunities including industry, company and manager research

Meeting regularly with lead sponsors, company management and partners to review past performance, strategy, outlook, industry issues, and other relevant topics as required

Monitors ongoing valuation of portfolio investments

Contributing to ongoing business building initiatives (deal origination and deal flow management; due diligence processes; portfolio and risk management tools and systems; etc.)

Liaising with internal Northleaf Capital Partners colleagues, external fund managers and investors to support ongoing investment, marketing, and client service activities

Qualifications

Excellent academic credentials; a Business, Economics or Financial degree is preferred

Strong technical foundation within corporate finance and accounting

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including substantial experience in 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 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

Candidates with 2-4 years of work experience with a leading private equity, investment bank, accounting or global management consulting firm are strongly preferred. Prior secondaries investment experience is an asset but not required.

Location

Toronto, Canada

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, with up to two remote days per week 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.