Analyst, Private Equity

Overview

Northleaf Capital Partners 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.

Analyst, Private Equity, London

• 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.

• Develop 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.
• Supporting the monitoring and 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.

• 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‑oriented 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.

London, UK

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

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.