Private Credit Analyst / Associate

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings, a leading global investment management firm, seeks an Analyst or Associate to join its Private Credit team in New York. The role focuses on customized financing solutions for upper middle market and large-cap businesses, partnering with private equity sponsors and management teams across industries.

The team invests across senior secured direct lending, unitranche facilities, mezzanine debt, and other structured credit opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, Financial Sponsors, Corporate Banking, or a related field.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite private credit investment opportunities.
• Build and analyze financial models, cash flow forecasts, and capital structure analyses.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including company, industry, and management assessments.
• Prepare investment memoranda and materials for internal approval processes.
• Support transaction execution and deal structuring efforts.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and identify additional financing opportunities.
• Work closely with senior investment professionals throughout the investment lifecycle.

Skills

Financial modeling

Credit underwriting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong work ethic

Job description

A leading global alternative investment manager is seeking an Analyst or Associate to join its Private Credit team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to work on customized financing solutions for upper middle market and large-cap businesses, partnering with private equity sponsors and management teams across a broad range of industries.

The team is an active investor across senior secured direct lending, unitranche facilities, junior capital, mezzanine debt, and other structured credit opportunities. With significant assets under management and a longstanding track record, the platform is one of the most established and active participants in the private credit market.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite private credit investment opportunities
• Build and analyze financial models, cash flow forecasts, and capital structure analyses
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence, including company, industry, and management assessments
• Prepare investment memoranda and materials for internal approval processes
• Support transaction execution and deal structuring efforts
• Monitor portfolio company performance and identify additional financing opportunities
• Work closely with senior investment professionals throughout the investment lifecycle

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a highly regarded private credit platform with substantial capital and consistent deal flow
• Work on a wide variety of sponsor-backed and non-sponsored transactions
• Gain exposure to the full investment process, from sourcing and underwriting through portfolio management
• Receive meaningful responsibility and ownership early in your career
• Collaborate directly with experienced investors and senior decision-makers
• Develop a true investor mindset through hands-on transaction experience

Qualifications

Analyst

• 1-3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, Financial Sponsors, Corporate Banking, or a related field
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Associate

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Private Credit, Direct Lending, Leveraged Finance, Restructuring, or another investing/lending role
• Experience evaluating and executing financing transactions
• Strong credit and investment underwriting capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and interact with senior stakeholders