Mid-Level Buyout Investment Professional, 50 South Capital

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

50 South Capital () is the private equity investment group within Northern Trust. 50 South Capitals private equity group makes primary secondary and direct co-investments in buyout and venture capital funds and companies in the U.S. Europe and Asia. It also has a private credit practice. 50 South Capital oversees over $15.1 billion in assets and is experiencing rapid growth.

The mid-level Buyout Professional will work directly with other members of the 50 South Capital private equity investment team to source evaluate underwrite execute and monitor primary buyout fund investment opportunities and direct buyout co-investments. The selected candidate will exhibit strong investment analytical abilities as well as strong interpersonal skills. We are seeking candidates with excellent academic achievements 6 years of relevant industry experience and advanced skills in the sourcing and due diligence process for primary fund investments and direct co-investments.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Sourcing and underwriting primary buyout fund investment opportunities for managers located in the US and Europe.
• Sourcing and underwriting new direct co-investment opportunities and participating in all aspects of the due diligence process.
• Developing deep relationships with existing buyout fund managers as well as prospective fund managers and building a broad network within the industry to facilitate new manager introductions.
• Assisting in the co-investment process and coordinating with various participants including the sponsor legal advisors industry advisors accountants and other various constituencies.
• Communicating thoughts and opinions on opportunities in a succinct effective way including identifying the key strengths and risks and determining how certain information will be presented.
• Participating in the preparation of diligence materials as well as assisting with the creation of Investment Committee Memorandums.
• Supporting fundraising activities including identification of prospective investors participation in fundraising meetings and working with partners clients and investors in the entire fundraising process.
• Monitoring the overall performance of our fund commitments and direct co-investments participating in the creation and presentation of materials for quarterly portfolio reviews.
• Demonstrating accountability initiative trustworthiness a dedication to teamwork a positive attitude and thoughtful judgment.
• Maintaining an ongoing dialogue and relationship with buyout firms including attendance in update calls in-person meetings and annual meetings. The position requires travel.
• Representing 50 South Capital in an exemplary fashion to external industry participants in order to develop the Firms brand reputation in the market.

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

• 6 years of experience within private equity investment banking transaction advisory services leveraged finance consulting public accounting or corporate finance.
• Bachelors degree with a major in business finance accounting or economics; MBA preferred.

• High attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills ability to work within a collegial team environment.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Highly-developed analytical ability curiosity.
• Ability to prioritize workload and to work on a number of projects concurrently.
• Strong business and interpersonal judgment skills with ability to assess both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of an investment.
• Knowledge of basic financial analysis and the valuation of private companies.
• Highly proficient in Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Salary Range:

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension) health and welfare benefits (medical dental vision spending accounts and disability) paid time off parental and caregiver leave life & accident insurance and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

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Reasonable accommodation

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