Associate, Asset-Based Credit

Mission Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Staffing is seeking an Investment Associate to underwrite and execute asset-based credit investments and to perform loan-level and financial analysis. The role involves monitoring portfolio investments and supporting new investment sourcing, with exposure to multiple industries.

The candidate should have 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong modeling and Excel skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech. Collaboration with a team is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–4 years in private credit investing, investment banking, leveraged finance, structured finance, asset-based finance, or restructuring.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a team.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite investment opportunities across asset-based and private credit strategies.
• Perform collateral-specific credit analysis, scenario modeling, and investment return analysis.
• Analyze loan-level data and large datasets to evaluate credit performance and investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial statement analysis and evaluate transaction structures and fixed‑income mechanics.
• Prepare detailed investment memoranda and support transactions throughout the deal execution process.
• Monitor existing portfolio investments and analyze ongoing performance.
• Support sourcing efforts by identifying prospective investment opportunities and emerging companies.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Scenario modeling

Portfolio monitoring

Deal execution

Sourcing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Alternative investment firm seeking an Investment Associate to underwrite and execute asset-based credit investments, perform loan-level and financial analysis, monitor portfolio investments, and support new investment sourcing.

Company Information:

A global alternative investment firm focused on providing asset-based credit solutions to growing companies across a range of industries and investment opportunities.

Job Description:

• Underwrite investment opportunities across asset-based and private credit strategies.
• Perform collateral-specific credit analysis, scenario modeling, and investment return analysis.
• Analyze loan-level data and large datasets to evaluate credit performance and investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial statement analysis and evaluate transaction structures and fixed‑income mechanics.
• Prepare detailed investment memoranda and support transactions throughout the deal execution process.
• Monitor existing portfolio investments and analyze ongoing performance.
• Support sourcing efforts by identifying prospective investment opportunities and emerging companies.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–4 years of experience across private credit investing, investment banking, leveraged finance, structured finance, asset-based finance, or restructuring.
• Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, financial analysis, and accounting principles.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.