Principal – Head of Underwriting | Private Credit

InforCapital, partnership; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

InforCapital, partnership is seeking a Principal – Head of Underwriting in New York. You will lead the private credit business focused on asset-backed lending in the lower middle market.

This role offers significant autonomy, including sourcing, underwriting, and managing private credit investments while contributing to fundraising and strategy development.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in private credit, structured finance, or special situations.
• Strong underwriting background with proven transaction history.
• Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, structure, and execute private credit transactions.
• Lead underwriting, due diligence, and collateral analysis.
• Manage portfolio performance, valuations, and ongoing reporting.
• Support LP fundraising and investor communications.
• Contribute to strategy development and platform growth.

Skills

Deal execution

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Investor communications

Collaborative culture

Job description

# Principal – Head of Underwriting | Private CreditAlexander ChapmanPrincipalPrivate CreditFull-timeLocationNew York, United StatesDate PostedJune 3, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Credit / Principal jobs in New York, United States" are published.## About This RoleA leading investment platform is seeking a Principal – Head of Underwriting to lead its private credit business focused on asset-backed lending across the U.S. lower middle market. The firm is raising a Special Opportunities Credit Fund targeting short-duration, high-yield lending opportunities with strong downside protection.The Principal will take senior leadership responsibility across the full investment lifecycle including sourcing, underwriting, structuring, execution, and portfolio management of private credit investments. This role offers significant autonomy with exposure across investment decision-making, portfolio oversight, fundraising, and platform development.Key Responsibilities:• Source, structure, and execute private credit transactions across the lower middle market• Lead underwriting, due diligence, and collateral analysis on asset-backed lending opportunities• Manage portfolio performance, valuations, and ongoing reporting• Support LP fundraising and investor communications for the Special Opportunities Credit Fund• Contribute to strategy development, credit framework, and platform growthRequirements:• 8–10 years of experience in private credit, structured finance, or special situations (asset-backed preferred)• Strong deal execution and underwriting background with proven transaction history• Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills• Investor-facing experience preferred• Entrepreneurial mindset with high ownership and collaborative culture• Based in New York City or Los AngelesApply for this Position