NLG Capital, the investment management company of NLG, manages approximately $40+ billion in AUM. Our purpose is simple – to allow NLG to keep its promises. How we do this – an obsessive focus on delivering investment results. We drive results through a rigorous but collaborative investment process, and we hold ourselves to the highest of standards, both as investors and teammates. While our process is based on rigor, our culture is based on our guiding principles: Meritocracy, Uncompromising Transparency, Intellectual Honesty, Performance Driven Learning, Relentless Pursuit of Excellence. Details below.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director to join NLG Capital’s growing Alternative Investments Team. This person will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic equity and debt investments that will drive significant value creation to both National Life Group’s balance sheet as well as our strategic partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of NLG Capital’s Alternative Investment Strategy, with an emphasis on income generating asset classes including Direct Lending and Asset Backed Lending.
- Underwrite and originate investment opportunities that create alignment of interests while delivering strong returns. Examples include: GP equity investments, NAV Lending, Management Company Loans, and other strategic solutions.
- Conduct thorough due diligence on potential General Partner (GP) investment opportunities, analyzing fund performance, track record, investment thesis, and overall risk profile.
- Support the structuring and negotiation of investment terms with strategic partners, ensuring alignment with NLG Capital’s risk and return objectives.
- Maintain transparency around Deal Pipeline, capturing relevant information and disseminating to Senior Management.
- Create pitchbooks and investment memos to facilitate recommendations to NLG Capital’s Investment Committee.
- Monitor and manage existing investments, providing regular updates on performance and portfolio alignment.
- Conduct ongoing market research to stay abreast of trends and developments in the private credit and alternative investment space.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the firm including, legal, compliance, and accounting.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven track record of originating, structuring, and managing complex investment transactions.
- Strong understanding of GP financing solutions, including NAV Lending, GP Staking, and Management Company Loans.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with the ability to assess risk and identify investment opportunities.
- Superior communication skills with the ability to effectively present investment proposals to senior management.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in private equity, fund financing, investment banking, or a related field.
- The base salary range for this role is between $150,000 – $225,000 annually. We are open to varying levels of experience.