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.
POSITION: Vice President, Investor Operations, Infrastructure
Northleaf is currently recruiting an experienced professional to join our growing infrastructure operations team. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The position will be based in the Toronto office and will report to the Director, Investor Operations. The Vice President will work closely with the investment, investor relations, legal and tax team members to manage the investor operations function. The Vice President will be involved in and oversee fund and investment operations including fund reporting, capital management, investment settlement, transaction processing and portfolio and performance reporting, while developing and delivering clear and concise financial reporting to investors.
The successful candidate will support the ongoing strategic development and growth of the infrastructure platform.
Responsibilities will include:
- Oversight of the accounting, finance and operations of the infrastructure funds and related entities, including quarterly investor reporting, performance reporting, valuations, compliance and managing service providers across different jurisdictions;
- Oversee completion of investment fundings, including coordination with the cash and liquidity team to transfer funds, preparation of funding documents and completion of associated journal entry packages;
- Preparation and review of legal entity financial statements, including detailed recordkeeping to reflect flow of funds through SPV structures for investment fundings, distributions, expense payments and shareholder loan activity;
- Process investment distributions for a portfolio of investments, including preparation and review of journal entry packages and legal direction letters;
- Manage liquidity, determine funding strategy, facilitate closing of new investments and investor capital calls and distributions;
- Model, monitor and execution of fund currency hedging program(s);
- Lead the external audit(s) of the infrastructure funds and related entities across different jurisdictions;
- Prepare ad hoc analysis (investment returns, fund returns, cash flow forecasts, FX hedging, etc) to respond to investor queries, due diligence requests and supporting management in decision making;
- Work closely with systems team and other business operations groups to maintain performance tracking systems and implement efficiencies in existing processes; and
- Design, implement and monitor business processes.
Qualifications
- CA or CPA designation with 10+ years of progressive and relevant experience in an accounting/finance function at an asset management and/or private markets investment firm, with at least 3 years of experience managing teams;
- Familiar with investment closings and asset management processes;
- Strong understanding of investment accounting and fund accounting standards and reporting practices;
- Self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities and new challenges;
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task including management of concurrent workflows/projects;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
- Knowledge of Investran and Yardi would be an asset.
Location
Toronto, Ontario, 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, 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.
