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Northwestern Mutual’ s Private Debt and Equity group is a committed investor in the private markets, partnering with leading private equity firms and corporations for the past 40+ years. This dedication has led private equity firms and corporations around the world to rely on us to provide the strategic funding vital to support leveraged transactions and capital investments.

An Investment Associate with Northwestern Mutual Capital is responsible for evaluating direct private equity and debt investment opportunities across a broad range of industries. The Associate works alongside senior deal team members to assist in all aspects of the transaction, including analyzing, modeling, and monitoring investments. The role offers a diversified exposure to private equity and fixed income investing, and Associates are responsible for the development of cash flow models, investment theses, and various risk analyses.

Associates are also responsible for coordinating and interacting directly with corporate executives and presenting investment opportunities to the senior members of Northwestern Mutual Capital. The Pre-MBA NMC program 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Four-year undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, or mathematics and a track record of academic excellence.
• Two-to-Four years of meaningful 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, strong financial modeling skills, and intellectual curiosity.
• The ability to communicate effectively.
  
  

Benefits

Great pay package, 401K, Company sponsored retirement plan, educational assistance, Performance based incentive pay, Medical, dental and vision insurance, Parental leave, Caregiver time off….and more.

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Compensation Range

Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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