Associate/Senior Associate, Investor Relations

Associate/Senior Associate, Investor Relations & Product Strategy (Private Credit) The Investor Relations team is responsible for investor relations, business development, product strategy/development and communications for Private Credit. Reporting to the Managing Director, Investor Relations & Product Strategy, the successful candidate will work closely with members of the Investor Relations & Product Strategy, Portfolio Strategy & Analytics, Investment, Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Legal, Compliance and Tax teams. Specifically, this role will support the development of private credit fundraising strategies, lead day‑to‑day fundraising initiatives, manage internal stakeholder relationships and serve as a key contact for our investors. The successful candidate will thrive in a self‑driven, high‑performance, collaborative team environment and gain direct insight into the workings of a global private markets investment firm. The successful candidate will possess 2-6 years of financial or professional services experience, in an advisory, accounting, finance, investor relations or investing function. This role will be responsible for assisting the Private Credit team across a range of activities, including: Responsibilities Investor communications: develop content for investor communications such as in-person updates, quarterly reports, annual investor conferences and conference calls. Fundraising: develop and maintain content and collateral for fundraising activities such as marketing materials, due diligence questionnaires, investment case studies, RFP responses and online data rooms. Data and portfolio analytics: analyze and track asset‑level and fund‑level KPIs, investment track record and market data to support portfolio analysis and development of investor‑facing materials. Investor servicing: respond to investors’ information needs, requirements and inquiries. Product development: assist senior leadership with the development of new funds and mandates. Market trends/research: develop market and competitor mapping, research market trends/data, and support fund performance benchmarking. Qualifications Undergraduate university degree with excellent academic credentials A professional designation in accounting or finance (such as CPA or CFA) is an asset, but not required 2-6 years of financial or professional services experience, in corporate banking, investment banking, management consulting, transaction advisory, direct investing or investor relations Strong analytical and quantitative skills Strong project management skills, with experience in managing timelines and stakeholders across multiple projects simultaneously Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate and present ideas and perspectives effectively (with fluency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel) Self‑motivated and self‑directed, with a high degree of intellectual curiosity; demonstrated ability to be proactive Interest in financial markets, private markets investments, the institutional investment industry and portfolio construction and asset allocation principles Flexible team player with a history of collaborating with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders Proven ability to successfully multi‑task and prioritize, with strong attention to detail Strong adherence to Northleaf’s values of respect, integrity, collaboration and professionalism 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. 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. Contact Interested candidates are asked to apply on Northleaf Careers. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. About Northleaf Capital Partners Northleaf 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. Northleaf’s 280‑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. #J-18808-Ljbffr