Opportunistic Credit Analyst/Associate

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in New York, NY is seeking an Opportunistic Credit Analyst/Associate to support sourcing, underwriting, and portfolio management of opportunistic credit investments.

The role focuses on fundamental credit analysis, complex structuring, and event-driven opportunities across public and private markets, with a collaborative investment team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in investment banking (Restructuring, Leveraged Finance, or M&A) or a related investing role.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated interest in credit investing and complex situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute opportunistic credit investments across multiple sectors and structures.
• Perform detailed fundamental credit analysis, industry research, and financial modeling.
• Analyze capital structures and assess risk/reward in stressed/distressed situations and structured credit.
• Participate in transaction execution: due diligence, structuring, documentation, and investment committee prep.
• Monitor portfolio investments and prepare ongoing updates.
• Collaborate with senior investment professionals on sourcing, underwriting, and portfolio management.
• Develop investment theses and present recommendations to the team.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Opportunistic Credit Analyst/Associate (PR/613448) New York, New York

Salary: USD125000 - USD150000 per year + Bonus

Analyst / Associate – Opportunistic Credit

Location: New York, NY

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading global alternative investment manager with a well-established credit platform and a long track record of investing across complex and opportunistic situations. The team is seeking to add an Analyst and/or Associate to support the sourcing, underwriting, execution, and portfolio management of opportunistic credit investments.

This is an attractive opportunity to join a lean, highly active investing team focused on generating value through fundamental credit analysis, complex structuring, and event-driven investment opportunities across public and private markets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute opportunistic credit investments across a variety of sectors and structures.
• Perform detailed fundamental credit analysis, industry research, and financial modeling.
• Analyze capital structures and assess risk/reward dynamics across stressed, distressed, special situations, and structured credit opportunities.
• Participate in all aspects of transaction execution, including due diligence, structuring, documentation review, and investment committee materials.
• Monitor existing portfolio investments and prepare ongoing portfolio updates.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals on sourcing, underwriting, and portfolio management initiatives.
• Develop investment theses and present recommendations to the broader investment team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in investment banking (preferably Restructuring, Leveraged Finance, or M&A), private credit, special situations, or a related investing role.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated interest in credit investing and complex situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.