Private Credit Analyst

Alexander Chapman; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Chapman Ltd in Boston is seeking an analyst to join a well-established private credit investment firm. You will evaluate opportunities, model cash flows, and assist in live transactions across direct lending and middle-market investing.

The ideal candidate has private credit exposure or leveraged finance experience, strong analytical skills, and a genuine interest in alternative investments. This role offers exposure to deal execution and portfolio monitoring in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Private credit background or leveraged finance experience required.
• Strong modelling and analytical skills essential.
• Solid understanding of credit markets and investment evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis, credit underwriting, and modelling to evaluate opportunities.
• Perform due diligence on prospective borrowers, assessing performance, capital structures, and downside risks.
• Build and maintain financial models and cash flow projections to support decisions.
• Prepare investment memorandums and materials for senior investment professionals.
• Support deal execution, including structuring, documentation review, and coordination with stakeholders.
• Monitor existing portfolio investments and identify credit risks and opportunities.

Skills

Private credit background

Leveraged finance investment banking

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established private credit investment firm in Boston, offering exposure to complex transactions, direct lending, and middle-market investing. The firm offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where analysts play an integral role in evaluating investment opportunities, executing transactions, and supporting key investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed financial analysis, credit underwriting, and financial modelling to evaluate potential investment opportunities.
• Perform due diligence on prospective borrowers, assessing financial performance, business models, capital structures, and downside risks.
• Build and maintain financial models, cash flow projections, and credit analysis to support investment decisions.
• Prepare investment memorandums, credit committee materials, and presentations for senior investment professionals.
• Support deal execution, including transaction structuring, documentation review, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor existing portfolio investments, track financial performance, and identify potential credit risks and opportunities.

Candidate Profile:

The firm is prioritizing candidates with an existing private credit background, as well as professionals with relevant experience in leveraged finance investment banking.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and modelling skills, a solid understanding of credit markets, and a genuine interest in private credit investing.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a high-caliber investment team, gain meaningful exposure to live transactions, and accelerate their career within the alternative investment space.