We are partnering with a growing investment platform focused on providing curated access to private credit opportunities across the U.S. lower middle market. The firm specializes in originating, underwriting, and executing senior-secured and asset-backed lending transactions for middle-market companies and is seeking an ambitious Private Credit Investment Associate to join their team.
About the Role
This is a high-impact position with direct exposure to senior leadership and the Investment Committee. The Associate will support the full private credit investment lifecycle, from sourcing and diligence to structuring, execution, and portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough due diligence, including financial statement analysis, credit underwriting, scenario/downside modeling, and review of legal and third-party diligence materials.
- Support sourcing and evaluation of new opportunities in senior-secured direct lending and asset-backed lending for U.S. middle-market companies.
- Build and maintain comprehensive financial and credit models assessing borrower performance, collateral coverage, cash flow durability, covenant headroom, and expected returns.
- Assist in structuring and negotiating investments alongside legal, compliance, and operations teams.
- Prepare investment memoranda, IC materials, dashboards, and investor updates.
- Monitor portfolio performance, track key metrics, identify risks, and recommend actions.
- Maintain relationships with borrowers, sponsors, intermediaries, and other industry participants.
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, investment banking, private equity, or related fields.
- Strong financial modeling, credit analysis, and underwriting skills.
- Experience with senior-secured lending and/or asset-backed structures is a plus.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
What’s on Offer:
- Direct exposure to Partners and Investment Committee
- Broad involvement across industries and transaction types
- Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
- Competitive compensation with growth opportunities
