Senior Analyst/Associate – Investments - Private Credit

Weave. Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

weave. is seeking a Senior Analyst/Associate to join its Investments team in Melbourne, focusing on private credit transactions across origination, evaluation, and portfolio management.

The role offers exposure to a growing direct lending platform providing bespoke senior and subordinated financing for corporate acquisitions, growth, restructures and liquidity events. The successful candidate will work with an experienced team on the full investment lifecycle, including sourcing, due diligence

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, credit, investment banking, private credit or related fields.
• Strong financial modelling and credit assessment skills.
• Understanding of legal documentation and lending structures.
• Proactive, detail-driven and able to work both independently and within a small team.
• Adaptable across a range of investment types, with sound judgment and analytical rigor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new lending opportunities through banks, management teams, advisers and broader industry networks.
• Lead selected transactions from diligence through closing, coordinating with internal teams and external advisers.
• Liaise with internal and external legal counsel throughout execution.
• Monitor portfolio investments, including reviews, waivers and amendments.
• Assist in quarterly valuation processes and investor reporting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Credit assessment

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Senior Analyst/Associate – Investments - Private Credit

weave. is supporting a leading private credit fund to source a Senior Analyst / Associate to join their growing Investments team. This opportunity sits within a high-performing direct lending platform that provides bespoke senior and subordinated financing solutions to support corporate acquisitions, growth strategies, restructures and liquidity events.

The role offers exposure to the full investment lifecycle including origination, evaluation, execution and ongoing portfolio management, while working closely with an experienced investment team in Melbourne.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Sourcing & Origination

• Identify and assess new lending opportunities through banks, management teams, advisers and broader industry networks.
• Engage actively across all stages of the investment process.
• Undertake independent credit analysis, detailed due diligence and market/sector research.
• Build and maintain financial models to inform investment decisions.
• Support investment papers, attend management presentations and collaborate with senior leaders through the evaluation phase.
• Present recommendations with a clear assessment of credit, legal and market risks.

Deal Execution & Portfolio Monitoring

• Lead selected transactions from diligence through closing, coordinating with internal teams and external advisers.
• Contribute to the negotiation of terms and oversee accurate legal documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external legal counsel throughout execution.
• Monitor portfolio investments, including reviews, waivers and amendments.
• Assist in quarterly valuation processes and investor reporting.

Qualifications & Attributes

• 2+ years’ relevant experience in corporate finance, credit, investment banking, private credit or related fields.
• Strong financial modelling and credit assessment skills.
• Understanding of legal documentation and lending structures.
• Proactive, detail-driven and able to work both independently and within a small team.
• Adaptable across a range of investment types, with sound judgment and analytical rigor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you would like further information, please contact Adam Cluett on 0485 046 *** or ***email_hidden***