Private Credit Analyst – First-Lien/Unitranche NYC

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in New York is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its Private Credit team. The role focuses on evaluating and executing private credit investments, including first-lien and unitranche financing for sponsor-backed companies, with exposure to senior investors and a clear path for growth.

You should have 1–3 years in Investment Banking, strong financial modeling, and a keen interest in credit underwriting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Investment Banking.
• Background at a top-tier investment bank strongly preferred.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skill-set.
• Interest in credit investing and risk-focused underwriting.
• Detail-oriented with a rigorous approach to due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new lending opportunities and investment theses.
• Conduct in-depth due diligence on business quality and cash flow sustainability.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and scenario analyses.
• Structure debt investments, including terms, covenants, and capital structures.
• Assess downside protection, leverage profiles, and recovery outcomes.
• Support ongoing portfolio monitoring and investment management.

Skills

Investment Banking

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Credit underwriting

Job description

Selby Jennings in New York is seeking an Investment Analyst to join its Private Credit team. The role focuses on evaluating and executing private credit investments, including first-lien and unitranche financing for sponsor-backed companies, with exposure to senior investors and a clear path for growth.

You should have 1–3 years in Investment Banking, strong financial modeling, and a keen interest in credit underwriting.