Intermediate Analyst, Investor Operations, Private Credit

About Northleaf Capital Partners

Northleaf is a global private markets investment firm focused on mid-market companies and assets. With more than US$27 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 275-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.

Northleaf's Private Credit Program

Northleaf's growing private credit program pursues a flexible strategy to build a diversified portfolio of private credit investments, with a focus on loans to middle market companies in North America and Europe. Northleaf invests across the capital structure, including first lien, unitranche, second lien, mezzanine, subordinated debt, and equity structures. Northleaf's private credit program focuses on lending to private equity-backed businesses and leverages the firm's more than 60 active buyout fund manager relationships.

Northleaf's global private credit investment team has relationships and expertise investing in North America and Europe and significant experience lending to a broad range of borrowers across industries. Northleaf is a value-added partner to engaged equity owners and has significant long-term relationships with private equity-backed and corporate borrowers.

Position: Intermediate Analyst, Investor Operations, Private Credit (Fund Operations)

Northleaf is currently recruiting for an Intermediate Analyst, Investor Operations to join their growing private credit team. This posting is for a new role.

The successful Intermediate Analyst will be directly involved in or supporting fund operations and fund reporting for private credit investments, while delivering clear and concise financial reporting to investors.

The Intermediate Analyst, Investor Operations, Private Credit will be a key contributor to the continued growth of the private credit platform. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the following business functions:

• Fund Operations
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Liquidity Management

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the full reporting life cycle of funds which includes the review, oversight and management over the third-party administrators who produce the financial packages, capital account statements, financial statements and other custom business reports
• Prepare and analyze the quarterly fund performance to present findings for portfolio management decisions
• Prepare and contribute to the production of investor quarterly reports to summarize fund activity and performance
• Working closely with team members across Northleaf, including Investor Relations, Sales, Legal and Tax team, to respond to inquiries and obtain required information to prepare investor reporting
• Monitor the liquidity needs of the funds with the Liquidity and Collateral Team which includes preparing capital call and distribution activities
• Prepare management and incentive fee calculations to review against third-part administrator records
• Prepare ad-hoc investor reporting such as monthly and/or quarterly valuation estimates
• Collaborate with Investor Servicing team to maintain and review investor records in the CRM Investran database for appropriate tracking of fee rates
• Liaise with Corporate Finance team to process fund operating expense
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives
• Assist with annual and compliance audit of the private credit funds

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting and/or operations experience in the financial services industry (private credit, private equity, infrastructure, alternative investment fund background preferred)
• Knowledge and interest in private markets and investments
• Completion of or enrollment in professional designations such as CPA or CFA an asset
• Intellectually curious and seeking continuous learning opportunities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• A self-starter who is analytical and forward thinking with the ability to drill down into data and issues
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize to effectively manage tasks to completion within required timeframes
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment on multiple tasks with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative – research and/or investigate issues requiring resolution in order to execute on assigned tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written) with the ability to liaise with all levels of individuals both internally and externally
• Strong Excel skills including macros, and pivot tables

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.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year.

Location

Toronto, Ontario

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, supported by AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business. 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.