Private Capital Advisory – Credit Secondaries Associate

Moelis & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Moelis & Company in New York is seeking an Associate for the credit secondary market. This position involves performing due diligence on credit risk, developing financial models, and supporting investor outreach.

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of credit experience and 3-5 years in leveraged finance or investment banking. The salary ranges from $175,000 to $225,000, offering a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of direct credit experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, secondaries advisory, or investment banking.
• Understanding of the private equity and secondaries industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on asset-level credit risk.
• Develop financial models for continuation vehicles.
• Prepare offering documents and other transaction materials.
• Manage investor outreach for credit mandates.
• Conduct market research on private credit trends.

Skills

Credit experience

Leveraged finance

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Moelis Private Capital Advisory (PCA) is a global business that provides strategic advisory and distribution to private fund sponsors, including primary fundraising, tailored capital raise solutions, and secondary market advisory. PCA delivers strategic, customized solutions across private equity foundations, buyout, growth, real assets, special situations, and sector‑specific strategies. The Secondary Advisory team focuses on advising financial sponsors and institutional investors on liquidity solutions across the private capital universe.

Position Description

Associate position in the credit secondary market, covering multi‑asset continuation vehicles, tender offers, structured preferred equity solutions, NAV loans, and other financing solutions for sponsors and portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Perform due diligence on asset‑level credit risk and fund valuation mechanics.
• Develop financial models for continuation vehicles, NAV facilities, and other structured solutions.
• Prepare offering documents and other transaction materials.
• Manage investor outreach and diligence for credit and secondary mandates.
• Conduct market research on private credit and secondary market trends.
• Assist in structuring and negotiating transaction terms.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities in private capital markets.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of direct credit experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in leveraged finance, secondaries advisory, or investment banking with direct transaction exposure.
• Understanding of the private equity and secondaries industry.
• Highly motivated, strong desire to learn.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organized, good judgment and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.

Salary

USD $175,000-$225,000.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), parental status, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history), disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, and training.