Direct Lending Associate: Middle-Market Credit & Analysis

Metis Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Search is assisting a tier 1 credit fund in expanding its direct lending team, targeting middle-market borrowers. The opportunity involves analysing prospects, building detailed financial models, and supporting due diligence across finance, legal, operations, and markets to drive transaction execution.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years in investment banking, leveraged finance, or private credit, with strong modelling and credit analysis skills; MBA or CFA is a plus, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, private credit, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong financial modelling and credit analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and make informed, independent judgments.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting; MBA or CFA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse potential direct lending opportunities focusing on middle market borrowers
• Perform in-depth financial modelling, valuation analysis, and scenario stress testing
• Lead due diligence efforts across financial, legal, operational, and market aspects of transactions
• Prepare and present investment committee materials with clear, data-driven recommendations
• Monitor portfolio performance and proactively manage risk
• Engage with borrowers, sponsors, and advisors to support transaction execution and portfolio oversights

Skills

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

MBA or CFA a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Metis Search is assisting a tier 1 credit fund in expanding its direct lending team, targeting middle-market borrowers. The opportunity involves analysing prospects, building detailed financial models, and supporting due diligence across finance, legal, operations, and markets to drive transaction execution.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years in investment banking, leveraged finance, or private credit, with strong modelling and credit analysis skills; MBA or CFA is a plus, and collaboration with