Private Credit Associate, Credit Solutions

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in New York is seeking an Analyst or Associate to join its private credit investing team. You will evaluate and execute financing transactions across upper middle market and large-cap businesses, collaborating with sponsors, management teams, and borrowers.

The role emphasizes underwriting, structuring, and portfolio management, offering broad exposure from sourcing to ongoing investment analysis, with meaningful responsibility early in your career and exposure to diverse,

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.
• Excellent attention to detail and work ethic.
• 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

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work ethic

Job description

A leading alternative investment firm is seeking an Analyst or Associate to join its private credit investing team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to evaluate and execute complex financing transactions for upper middle market and large-cap businesses, working alongside private equity sponsors, management teams, and corporate borrowers across a wide range of industries.

The team employs a flexible investment approach across the capital structure, investing in senior debt, unitranche facilities, junior capital, mezzanine financings, structured equity, and other opportunistic credit situations. Professionals are exposed to highly customized transactions that require thoughtful underwriting, creative structuring, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

The role provides broad exposure to transaction execution, portfolio management, and investment analysis, offering the opportunity to work on a diverse set of investments ranging from traditional cash flow lending to more complex, event-driven, and special situations opportunities. Successful candidates will gain experience evaluating businesses, structuring investments, and partnering with sophisticated counterparties on differentiated financing solutions.

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