Intermediate Analyst, Investor Operations, Private Equity

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 an Intermediate Analyst to join the Investment Accounting function within Private Equity Operations. This posting is for a new role and will be based in Northleaf’s Toronto office, reporting to the Senior Manager, Investment Accounting, Private Equity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing daily, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc investment accounting activities including investment capital calls and distributions, journal entries, quarterly valuations, and new deal setups. The individual will be reviewing the data sent by the third-party administrator for completeness and accuracy.

Accountabilities

As part of the Investor Operations team within Northleaf, the Intermediate Analyst, Investment Accounting, Private Equity will play a key role in the following business functions:

• Investment Accounting Operations and Oversight


• Fund Reporting and Performance Analytics:


• Investor Operations Support

Specific responsibilities will include the following:

Investment Accounting Operations and Oversight

• Review and reconciliation of all Investment Accounting activity including the processing and review of investment capital calls, distributions and associated transactions to ensure 100% accuracy and completeness by the third-party admin


• Review all quarterly valuations and reconciliation of fund manager reports to accounting records maintained by third party admin


• Set up of new deals and maintenance of investment information in accounting system


• Work with Treasury team to manage and review stock distributions and appropriate accounting


• Escalate complex accounting transactions as required


• Review and reconciliation of quarterly Investment Portfolio, returns and track record reports produced by third-party administrator for completeness and accuracy


• Preparation and Review of weekly activity report to Investment Team


• Keep current on key activities within the Investment Portfolio and review and reconciliation of the quarterly portfolio monitoring process


• Proactively manage the daily workflow, ensuring that deadlines are met, and controls are adhered to

Fund Reporting and Performance Analytics:

• Assist with maintaining performance metrics/attributes for internal analysis and external investor reporting


• Provide analysis and support to the Investor Relations and Investment teams for AGM materials, conference calls, investor updates, etc.

Investor Operations Support:

• Support the annual tax and audit requirements as required working with the admin and other internal teams

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance or equivalent degree required. Pursuing a professional designation (CPA/CFA)


• Financial services experience required (private credit, private equity, infrastructure, alternative investment fund background preferred) (2-4 years’ experience)


• Strong Excel skills


• Professionalism and integrity


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to drill down and pay attention to detail


• Extremely organized and process-oriented, with an ability to handle a variety of tasks, work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines


• Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize to effectively manage tasks to completion within required timeframes


• Ability to take initiative – research and/or investigate issues requiring resolution in order to execute on assigned tasks


• Keen on process improvement, internal controls, and documentation


• Flexibility, adaptability, and proven ability to take initiative


• A team player with strong interpersonal and relationship skills; ability to foster effective working relationships at all levels internally and with external partners


• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present information in a comprehensive and informative manner

Compensation

The expected compensation range (base salary and incentive compensation) for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 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.