Investment Associate - Private Debt & Equity

Northwestern Mutual • Permanent • Wisconsin, United States • 1d ago

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 Pre-MBA NMC Associate position provides an outstanding opportunity to engage with NMC's Private Equity partners, develop a strong analytical framework, and succeed in a high-volume, lean deal team environment.

Please note, this opening is for a targeted 2026 start date

Associate Responsibilities:

Analyze and evaluate private equity and private credit investments across a wide range of industries.
Develop investment theses.
Perform detailed financial analysis and modeling.
Assist in the writing of investment memos and present opportunities during investment committee discussions.
Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior level executives, legal counsels, investment bankers, and private equity sponsors.
Actively monitor portfolio performance.

Qualifications:

Four-year undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, or mathematics and a track record of academic excellence.
Two-to-Four years of relevant experience: investment banking, equity research, private equity, corporate development.
A broad knowledge of investments, an understanding of economic forces affecting a wide range of industries, proficiency in accounting, and strong computer modeling skills, and intellectual curiosity.
Strong interpersonal skills including written / oral communication and relationship building.

Compensation Range:

We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for additional information pertaining to compensation and benefits.

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We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

Flexible work schedules
Concierge service
Comprehensive benefits
Employee resource groups

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