Private Credit Associate
Associate - Private Credit (Frankfurt)
About the Opportunity
A leading mid-market private credit investor is seeking an Associate to join its investment team in Frankfurt. The firm provides bespoke financing solutions to sponsor-backed mid-market companies across the DACH region and wider Europe.
This is an opportunity to join a growing investment platform and gain exposure to the full deal lifecycle, working directly alongside senior investment professionals on the underwriting, execution, and management of private debt investments.
Responsibilities
- Analyse and assess private credit investment opportunities.
- Perform detailed financial modelling, including debt capacity, cash flow and downside case analysis.
- Conduct credit underwriting and financial due diligence.
- Prepare investment committee materials and credit memoranda.
- Support the execution of new transactions from origination through to closing.
- Participate in meetings with sponsors, management teams and advisers.
- Monitor portfolio investments and evaluate ongoing company performance.
- Conduct market and industry research across the DACH region.
Candidate Requirements
We are specifically interested in professionals from:
Investment Banking
- Leveraged Finance
- Acquisition Finance
Private Credit
- Direct Lending
- Private Credit
- Private Debt
Essential Requirements
- 2-5 years of relevant experience within Leveraged Finance or Private Credit.
- Fluent German and English language skills are mandatory.
- Strong financial modelling and credit analysis capabilities.
- Experience analysing leveraged companies and debt transactions.
- Strong academic track record.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to work in a lean investment environment.
- Desire to build a long-term career within private credit investing.
What's on Offer
- Direct exposure to the full investment process.
- Significant responsibility from day one.
- Close interaction with senior investment professionals and investment committee members.
- High deal flow across the DACH mid-market.
- Clear progression path within a growing platform.
- Competitive compensation package consisting of attractive base salary and performance-related bonus.
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Level: Associate
Sector: Private Credit / Direct Lending
Language Requirement: Fluent German & English
Target Backgrounds: Leveraged Finance or Private Credit only
Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus + long-term progression opportunities.
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