Private Credit Analyst

Selby Jennings; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings seeks a Private Credit Analyst to join its Direct Lending team in Charlotte, NC. You will evaluate & underwrite new private credit opportunities, structure and negotiate debt transactions, and actively monitor portfolio investments across the credit platform.

The ideal candidate has 1–2+ years in investment banking or buyside credit, with strong analytical and modeling skills and a passion for private credit. This on-site opportunity sits within a high-performing team in Charlotte.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related quantitative field with strong academic record.
• 1-2+ years in investment banking or buyside private credit investing.
• Strong analytical, modeling and valuation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite new private credit opportunities.
• Structure, negotiate and execute private debt transactions.
• Monitor and actively manage portfolio investments.

Skills

Analytical

Modeling

Valuation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Job description

A leading private investment firm with over ~$50B in AUM is seeking a Private Credit Analyst to join its high‑performing Direct Lending team in Charlotte, NC.

The firm invests across the capital structure, including first lien, unitranche, second lien, and mezzanine debt, while also offering equity co‑investments, secondary solutions, and private equity fund commitments. With a long, proven history of disciplined investing through multiple economic cycles, the platform is recognized for its consistent performance and deep sponsor relationships. The firm maintains offices in Los Angeles, Charlotte, New York, and Chicago.

As a Private Credit Analyst, you will play a key role in evaluating new investment opportunities, structuring and executing private credit transactions, and actively managing portfolio companies across the credit platform. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the industry's most dynamic and well‑respected private credit platforms with a top‑tier track record.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline) with an outstanding academic record
• 1-2+ years of investment banking experience (leveraged finance, coverage, M&A, financial sponsors) or buyside private credit investing
• Experience engaging with financial sponsors is a plus
• Strong analytical, modeling, and valuation skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Genuine passion for private credit and fundamental investing

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and underwrite new private credit investment opportunities
• Structure, negotiate, and execute private debt transactions
• Monitor and actively manage both new and existing portfolio investments