Opportunistic Credit Analyst: Sourcing, Underwriting & Deals

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Analyst/Associate to support sourcing, underwriting, execution, and portfolio management of opportunistic credit investments in New York, NY. The role focuses on fundamental credit analysis, complex structuring, and event-driven opportunities across public and private markets.

The team values strong financial modeling, clear communication, and a disciplined investment process. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years' experience and a solid academic record.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, private credit, or related investing roles.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.

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.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking an Analyst/Associate to support sourcing, underwriting, execution, and portfolio management of opportunistic credit investments in New York, NY. The role focuses on fundamental credit analysis, complex structuring, and event-driven opportunities across public and private markets.

The team values strong financial modeling, clear communication, and a disciplined investment process. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years' experience and a solid academic record.