Private Credit Associate (Software & Technology)

Selby Jennings; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a motivated Private Credit Associate for its Software & Technology Direct Lending team. This entry-level position offers a chance to engage in underwriting, origination, and business development. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience, strong financial modeling skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position provides a salary range of $80,000 to $115,000, based in California.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or private credit focusing on software & technology.
• Buy-side experience in lower-middle market direct lending preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new investment opportunities through comprehensive due diligence.
• Build and maintain advanced financial models to support investment decisions.
• Participate in structuring transactions and negotiate key terms.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Admin, or related

Job description

Private Credit Associate (Software & Technology)

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Base pay range

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Title: Private Credit Associate (Software & Technology)

Start Date: 2026

Job Description: Our client is seeking a highly motivated Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join their Software & Technology Direct Lending team. This is a lean team, where you would gain increased exposure to all aspects of the business across underwriting, origination's, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new investment opportunities through comprehensive due diligence and detailed credit analysis of potential deals.
• Build and maintain advanced financial models to project cash flows, evaluate risk, and support strategic investment decisions.
• Participate in structuring transactions, negotiate key terms such as interest rates and covenants, and oversee the negotiation and closing process.
• Track and analyze the performance of current investments.
• Prepare in-depth written analyses and present recommendations to investment committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Admin, or related
• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or private credit with a focus on software & technology
• Buy-side experience, specifically lower-middle market direct lending preferred
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

Hawthorne, CA $80,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago