Experienced Associate - Private Credit
Job Overview
Our client is a leading private credit platform with approximately $4.5 billion in assets under management. Founded in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, the firm has built a strong reputation in middle-market direct lending.
- Focus on sponsored and non-sponsored transactions in the middle market
- Typical deal sizes range from $40 million to $500 million
- The firm leads approximately 90% of its deals, taking full ownership of structuring, documentation, and execution
- Strategies include middle-market direct lending, opportunistic lending, and a CLO platform
- Currently raising its fourth fund, targeting around $2 billion
The Role
The team is seeking a 2nd or 3rd-year Associate to join its private credit group. This individual will play a key role in evaluating, structuring, and executing transactions across the firm's lending strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support deal execution, including structuring and documentation
- Perform detailed financial analysis and LBO modeling
- Assess capital structures and provide recommendations
- Collaborate with senior team members on investment decisions
- Participate in both middle-market direct lending and opportunistic lending opportunities
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 2-3 years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, or related fields
- Strong technical skills, including LBO modeling and capital structure analysis
- Proven deal experience with multiple transaction reps
- Ability to work independently and hit the ground running
Compensation & Timing
- Competitive compensation aligned with market
- Target start date: Early next year (post-holidays)
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