Associate - Private Credit

Brock & Decker; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A financial investment firm in Frankfurt is seeking an Associate for their private credit investment team. This role involves conducting thorough due diligence, leading financial modelling, and drafting structured memos that summarize complex analyses into clear recommendations. Ideal candidates should have 2–4 years of relevant experience and strong technical skills in financial modelling. English fluency is required, with German skills a plus.

Qualifikationen

• 2–4 years’ experience in private debt or leveraged finance is required.
• Strong technical skills in financial modelling are essential.
• Ability to synthesize findings and manage tight deadlines is crucial.

Aufgaben

• Conduct thorough due diligence and assess transaction risks.
• Lead the financial modelling process for investment evaluations.
• Draft structured memos translating complex analyses into recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Private debt experience

Financial modelling

Due diligence

Communication

Analytical skills

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Our Client is looking to add an Associate to their private credit investment team in Frankfurt. This role is a key position for someone ready to take responsibility early and work on all aspects of evaluating, executing, and monitoring investments.

Responsibilities

• Dive deep into potential transactions: run due diligence, challenge assumptions, and map out risks and opportunities
• Take the lead on financial modelling and scenario analysis, ensuring outputs are robust and investment-ready
• Draft crisp, well-structured memos that translate complex analysis into clear recommendations
• Support the monitoring of portfolio companies and assist with strategic decisions post-investment
• Work directly with senior colleagues, gaining broad exposure across the full investment lifecycle

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in private debt, leveraged finance, or restructuring (background in a debt fund particularly valued)
• Strong technical skills and confidence in handling complex financial models
• Ability to structure due diligence workstreams and synthesize findings under tight timelines
• Clear communicator, both in writing and verbally, with an eye for detail
• Self-starter, collaborative, and motivated to grow in a buy-side environment
• Fluency in English; German skills are helpful but not essential