Investment Banking Associate - Debt Private Placements

Alexander Chapman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman seeks an Investment Banking Associate to join its Debt Private Placement Advisory team in New York City. You will analyze credit opportunities, build financial models, support transaction execution, and advise clients on tailored debt solutions alongside senior leadership.

The role involves collaborating with private credit funds, direct lenders, banks, and other investors to develop financing structures and opportunities, fostering long-term career development in credit and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in investment banking or related credit-focused roles.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills for credit evaluation.
• Ability to analyze financial statements, assess business performance and credit considerations.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Interest in pursuing a career in credit, private markets, or buy-side.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of debt private placement transactions, including credit analysis, financial modeling, and transaction structuring.
• Conduct company and industry analysis to evaluate credit quality, risks, and investment opportunities.
• Build and analyze financial models, including leverage, cash flow, and debt capacity analyses.
• Assist in preparing marketing materials, investment presentations, credit memos, and client deliverables.
• Support due diligence and coordinate with clients, lenders, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit analysis

Debt capital markets

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading investment banking platform is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join its Debt Private Placement Advisory team in New York City. This is an excellent opportunity for an investment professional to gain meaningful exposure to private credit markets, debt advisory, and complex financing transactions while working closely with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will play a key role in analyzing credit opportunities, building financial models, supporting transaction execution, and advising clients on tailored debt solutions. This individual will work closely with experienced professionals who have backgrounds across leading investment firms and are committed to developing strong credit professionals with long-term career opportunities across investment banking, private credit, and the broader buy-side.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of debt private placement transactions, including credit analysis, financial modeling, and transaction structuring
• Conduct detailed company and industry analysis to evaluate credit quality, risks, and investment opportunities
• Build and analyze financial models, including leverage, cash flow, and debt capacity analyses
• Assist in preparing marketing materials, investment presentations, credit memos, and client deliverables
• Support due diligence processes and coordinate with clients, lenders, and internal stakeholders throughout transaction execution
• Develop an understanding of capital structures, financing alternatives, and private credit markets
• Work directly with senior team members to evaluate opportunities and develop tailored financing solutions
• Build relationships with private credit funds, direct lenders, banks, and other institutional investors

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, debt capital markets, private credit, direct lending, or related credit-focused roles
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with experience evaluating credit and capital structures
• Ability to analyze financial statements, assess business performance, and identify key credit considerations
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career within credit, private markets, or the broader buy-side
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside senior professionals with deep investment experience, including backgrounds at leading alternative investment firms, while developing the technical and analytical foundation needed for a long-term career in private credit, investment banking, or other investment-focused roles.