Direct Lending Associate — Senior Secured Private Credit

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in New York seeks an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Direct Lending team, focusing on senior secured financing for middle market companies. You will evaluate opportunities, build models, and participate in transactions across the full investment lifecycle.

The role offers hands-on responsibility, collaboration with senior decision-makers, and exposure to credit underwriting, structuring, and portfolio monitoring in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, or related investing roles.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and credit underwriting skills.
• Experience analyzing middle market businesses and debt structures.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite new direct lending opportunities.
• Build detailed financial models and perform credit analysis.
• Conduct company, industry, and market due diligence.
• Assist in structuring and executing transactions.
• Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to senior staff.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Participate in management meetings and lender calls.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit underwriting

Valuation

Middle market analysis

Communication

Team oriented

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Capital IQ

Job description

Selby Jennings in New York seeks an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Direct Lending team, focusing on senior secured financing for middle market companies. You will evaluate opportunities, build models, and participate in transactions across the full investment lifecycle.

The role offers hands-on responsibility, collaboration with senior decision-makers, and exposure to credit underwriting, structuring, and portfolio monitoring in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.