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 300+ 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
Northleaf is currently recruiting for a Manager, Portfolio Valuations with significant experience in preparing and reviewing valuations for private market investments, as part of the independent valuations oversight function at Northleaf. This posting is for a new role.
The Manager will report to the Director, Portfolio Valuations, and be a key contributor, playing a vital role in supporting the Private Credit, Private Equity, and Infrastructure valuation processes.
Specific Responsibilities Will Include
- Work collaboratively with investment professionals across all asset classes to support the valuation process and onboard new deals in alignment with reporting timelines
- Provide guidance throughout the valuation cycle and deliver insightful valuation analysis to proactively identify material valuation movements
- Review financial models to ensure internal consistency and appropriate reflection of material global events and market sentiments
- Prepare valuation highlights for Valuation Committee and Investment Committee reporting
- Manage engagement and relationship with external valuation agents
- Act as the primary liaison between the audit team and deal teams, supporting the audit process by coordinating requests, facilitating discussions, and providing relevant supporting documentation and sources of assumptions in a timely manner.
- Develop and present concise summaries of Northleaf’s valuation policies and processes, and engage directly with investors/asset consultants to support investor operational due diligence and RFP responses
- Partner cross functionally with Deal Teams, Investor Operations & Finance, Portfolio Strategy & Analytics, and Investor Relations to support ongoing deliverables and strategic initiatives.
- Drive enhancements and improvements to the investment valuation and reporting processes and procedures
Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant valuation work experience in professional valuation services firms, asset managers, pension funds, and/or investment banks
- Undergraduate Degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics or other related discipline
- Master’s degree in quantitative finance or other related discipline will be considered an asset
- Professional designations such as CBV, CFA, and/or CPA will be considered an asset
- Solid understanding of private markets and relevant valuation considerations across a range of private market assets and strategies
- Excellent research, financial modelling, analytical and valuation skills
- High proficiency in Excel and relevant programming tools such as macros, Python and VBA
- Productive, hands-on contributor and team player, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to deliver in a high-performance culture operating under time-sensitive deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high degree of professionalism and ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner to both internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to foster effective working relationships across the organization and to build credibility with senior investment professionals and Valuation Committee members
Compensation
The expected compensation range (base salary and incentive compensation) for this role is $130,000 - $170,000 per year.
Location
Toronto, 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. We may use artificial intelligence to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business through candidate sourcing. 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.
