Direct Lending Analyst: Rapid Growth in Private Credit

Selby Jennings; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings partners with a leading private credit manager to add an Analyst or Associate to its Lower Middle Market Direct Lending team. This role will evaluate, underwrite, and execute debt investments in sponsor-backed companies across various industries.

The position offers exposure to deal screening, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio monitoring within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, credit investing, private debt, corporate banking, transaction advisory, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling, accounting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new direct lending investment opportunities across a broad range of industries.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including downside and scenario analyses.
• Perform credit underwriting, industry research, and company diligence.
• Prepare investment memoranda and presentation materials for internal approval processes.
• Participate in management meetings, lender calls, and due diligence sessions.
• Support transaction execution, including documentation review and coordination with external advisors.
• Assist with ongoing portfolio management and monitoring of existing investments.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals on all aspects of the deal lifecycle.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit analysis

Due diligence

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Selby Jennings partners with a leading private credit manager to add an Analyst or Associate to its Lower Middle Market Direct Lending team. This role will evaluate, underwrite, and execute debt investments in sponsor-backed companies across various industries.

The position offers exposure to deal screening, financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio monitoring within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.