Private Credit Associate / VP
Associate / Senior Associate - Special Situations Private Credit
Location: New York, NY
AUM: ~$3B across three funds
Compensation: Competitive cash compensation (no carry)
The Firm:
We're working with a New York-based private credit investment firm with approximately $3 billion in assets under management and a strong track record across multiple credit strategies. The firm is preparing to deploy $500-600 million over the next year and is actively building out its mid-level investment team following recent growth and junior team expansion.
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly collaborative platform focused on differentiated private credit and special situations investing.
Role Overview:
The firm is looking to hire three professionals in the 2nd-year Associate to Junior VP range to support investment activity across three core pockets. These hires will be deeply involved in underwriting, diligence, execution, and portfolio management across a range of credit opportunities. Ideal candidates will bring 2-6 years of experience in credit investing, investment banking, or restructuring.
Investment Strategy:
The platform invests across three complementary verticals:
Upper middle market direct lending to established companies
Special situations and opportunistic credit across both sponsored and non-sponsored deals
Flexible capital solutions targeting SOFR + 5-10% returns, with a focus on complex and bespoke structuring
What They're Looking For:
2nd-year Associate to Junior VP level
Background in private credit, special situations, investment banking, or restructuring
Strong analytical, modeling, and investment judgment skills
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a lean and dynamic environment
Why Join:
Exposure to a wide range of private credit strategies across deal types and capital structures
Strong cash compensation and a chance to grow with a nimble, performance-driven team
Opportunity to take ownership and contribute meaningfully from day one
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