SU'26, Northwestern Mutual Capital Investment Analyst Intern - Private Debt & Equity

The Summer Analyst position supports the investment process of Northwestern Mutual Capital’s two primary portfolios: a $20B+ Private Equity and Debt portfolio and a $50B+ Private Placement Investment Grade Debt portfolio. 

• The Private Equity and Debt portfolio consists of direct equity co-investments, senior debt investments, junior capital solutions (ie Mezzanine, Second Lien, HoldCo PIK, etc.), and General Partner investments with leading private equity firms.
• The Private Placement Investment Grade debt portfolio consists of senior debt, structured solutions, and project finance alongside leading global corporations.

The Summer Analyst position offers an introduction to investing across the capital structure as an industry agnostic analyst.  The Summer Analyst will shadow the responsibilities of an Investment Analyst, including financial modeling and valuation, conducting industry and business due diligence, and assisting in the writing of investment recommendation memos. 

The Summer Analyst position is a 3-month assignment, and high performers may be offered a full-time Investment Analyst role upon graduation.

Background Requirements:

• Progress towards a four-year undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, or mathematics and a track record of academic excellence.  The Summer Analyst position is reserved for candidates who plan to graduate the following summer.
• An interest in and knowledge of investments (Private Equity), financial accounting, and economics. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity.
• An ability to communicate effectively.