A Principal Intern is responsible for the analysis, evaluation, and execution of private equity and debt investment opportunities offered to Northwestern Mutual Capital by investment bankers, issuers, and private equity sponsors. Specific responsibilities include developing investment theses, financial modeling, and valuation, conducting industry and business due diligence, authoring investment memos, assisting in investment committee discussions, and developing relationships with senior level executives, investment bankers, and private equity sponsors. Principal interns may also be involved with monitoring investments in the Northwestern Mutual Capital portfolio as well as assisting in workouts of underperforming investments. High performing principal interns can expect to potentially receive a full-time offer, subject to staffing needs.
Requirements include the pursuit of an MBA from a top-tier business school and a minimum of four years of experience in investment banking, private equity, equity research, or other related industries. A broad knowledge of investments, an understanding of economic forces affecting a wide range of industries, proficiency in accounting, strong computer modeling skills, and intellectual curiosity, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with corporate executives, attorneys and senior members of Northwestern Mutual Capital are also required.