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An entry-level Private Equity Analyst supports senior team members in evaluating investment opportunities, conducting financial modeling, market research, and due diligence. They help analyze company financial statements, prepare investment memos, and track the performance of portfolio companies. These analysts also assist in deal execution and may participate in meetings with management teams and industry experts. The role requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, as well as attention to detail and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

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Investment Analyst - Private Debt & Equity

Investment Analyst - Private Debt & Equity

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Northwestern Mutual rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 73 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

146th of 281 rated insurance

Job description

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.
**Please note, this opening is for Summer 2026 Openings**
The Analyst position is a two to three-year assignment, and high performers can expect increasing responsibility.
Analyst 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 contribute to 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.
  • 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.
  • 0-3 years of prior experience in investment banking, equity research, leveraged finance or other related roles.

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Compensation Range:
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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.
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Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs.

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Finance and insurance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US

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