Private Credit Associate
A leading private credit investment firm is looking for a Private Credit Associate to join the team in New York, NY. The team focuses on providing customized financing solutions to middle market companies across a broad range of industries, including sponsored and non-sponsored transactions. This is an opportunity to work as a key member of a lean, collaborative investment team with significant exposure to deal execution, underwriting, portfolio management, and investment committee processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and evaluate prospective investment opportunities across senior secured, unitranche, second lien, and special situations transactions.
- Perform detailed financial modeling, credit analysis, industry research, and due diligence.
- Assist in structuring and negotiating debt investments alongside senior investment professionals.
- Prepare investment memoranda and present findings to the investment committee.
- Monitor existing portfolio investments, including performance tracking, covenant compliance, and ongoing credit reviews.
- Participate in management meetings, lender calls, and third-party diligence discussions.
- Work closely with sponsors, company management teams, legal counsel, and advisors throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Qualifications
- 2-5+ years of relevant experience within leveraged finance, direct lending, private credit, restructuring, investment banking, or credit investing.
- Strong financial modeling and credit underwriting capabilities.
- Experience analyzing middle market companies and leveraged capital structures.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced transaction environment.
- Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.
If you meet the qualifications, please apply now!
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