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Private Credit Analyst / Associate

Selby JenningsManhattan, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 18 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role at a leading global alternative investment manager offers a fantastic opportunity to gain comprehensive experience across the private credit investment lifecycle, from sourcing to portfolio management, for upper middle market and large-cap businesses. You'll thrive here if you are eager to develop your financial modeling and underwriting skills while working directly with experienced investors on diverse transactions. Apply to join a highly regarded platform with significant assets and consistent deal flow.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

A leading global alternative investment manager is seeking an Analyst or Associate to join its Private Credit team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to work on customized financing solutions for upper middle market and large-cap businesses, partnering with private equity sponsors and management teams across a broad range of industries.

The team is an active investor across senior secured direct lending, unitranche facilities, junior capital, mezzanine debt, and other structured credit opportunities. With significant assets under management and a longstanding track record, the platform is one of the most established and active participants in the private credit market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and underwrite private credit investment opportunities
  • Build and analyze financial models, cash flow forecasts, and capital structure analyses
  • Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including company, industry, and management assessments
  • Prepare investment memoranda and materials for internal approval processes
  • Support transaction execution and deal structuring efforts
  • Monitor portfolio company performance and identify additional financing opportunities
  • Work closely with senior investment professionals throughout the investment lifecycle

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join a highly regarded private credit platform with substantial capital and consistent deal flow
  • Work on a wide variety of sponsor-backed and non-sponsored transactions
  • Gain exposure to the full investment process, from sourcing and underwriting through portfolio management
  • Receive meaningful responsibility and ownership early in your career
  • Collaborate directly with experienced investors and senior decision-makers
  • Develop a true investor mindset through hands-on transaction experience

Qualifications

Analyst

  • 1-3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, Financial Sponsors, Corporate Banking, or a related field
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and work ethic
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Associate

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Private Credit, Direct Lending, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, or another investing/lending role
  • Experience evaluating and executing financing transactions
  • Strong credit and investment underwriting capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and interact with senior stakeholders

If you're interested in joining a premier private credit investment platform offering strong transaction exposure, professional development, and long-term career growth, please apply.

Skills

Due Diligence
Financial Modeling
Portfolio Management
Underwriting

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