Investment Principal - Private Debt & Equity

Northwestern Mutual Capital (NMC) is a committed investor in the private credit (senior & mezzanine) and equity co-investment (common & structured) markets and a leading player in the investment grade privately placed debt market. Collectively, the team manages ~$65B of AUM. NMC manages capital primarily for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, a highly rated life insurance company with a 165+ year legacy. The stability of our capital base has led private equity firms and corporations around the world to rely on NMC for strategic funding to support leveraged transactions and capital investments. The Principal is a key member of our team, with high performers given increasing responsibility and career advancement over time.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Analyze, evaluate, and execute private equity and private credit investments.
• Develop investment theses.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and modeling.
• Author investment memos and lead investment committee discussions.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior level executives, legal counsels, investment bankers, and private equity sponsors.
• Actively monitor and optimize portfolio performance.
• Operate in a team environment and mentor junior investment professionals.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of four years of experience in investment banking, private equity, equity research, or other related industries.
• A broad knowledge of investments, an understanding of economic forces affecting a wide range of industries, proficiency in accounting, and strong computer modeling skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including written / oral communication and relationship building.

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