Front Office Credit Underwriter - Private Credit & AI

Russell Tobin

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking a Credit Underwriting professional for the Direct Lender Financing (DLF) team in New York City. The role underwrites private credit loans used as collateral in asset-based lending and involves front-office, client-facing exposure with direct involvement in asset approvals and mark setting on focus credits.

Responsibilities include collateral underwriting, client engagement, portfolio monitoring, and driving AI-driven automation across workflows.

Qualifications

1–3 years in corporate-finance training such as valuation or leveraged finance.
Experience reading and analysing corporate financial statements.
Interest in private credit transactions and credit documentation.
Strong analytical and research orientation with attention to detail.
Front-office role with direct client interaction is desired.
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics; CFA progress is a plus.

Responsibilities

Underwrite private credit loans serving as collateral for asset-based lending facilities.
Serve as client contact for asset approvals and borrowing base reviews.
Develop single-name underwriting analysis and subsector views.
Monitor portfolio risk and asset revaluation triggers.
Drive AI-driven automation across approval and portfolio workflows.
Partner with risk teams on deals and ongoing oversight.