Private Credit Associate/Sr. Associate

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is recruiting for a Private Credit Associate or Senior Associate to join our investment team in the United States. The role offers exposure to the full transaction lifecycle, including financial modeling, due diligence, and portfolio oversight, with opportunities to contribute to investment evaluation and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private markets, strong Excel and analytical skills,

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, lending, private markets, consulting, or other analytical investment environments.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skill set.
• Understanding of accounting, financial statement analysis, and corporate finance principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving ability.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and collaborative mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining detailed financial models and valuation analyses.
• Conducting market, industry, and company-specific research to support investment decisions.
• Assisting with investment memoranda, presentations, and internal reporting materials.
• Evaluating potential investment opportunities and supporting transaction underwriting efforts.
• Monitoring portfolio performance and identifying key trends or risks.
• Tracking active opportunities and supporting overall pipeline management.
• Contributing to team meetings, strategic discussions, and special projects.
• Supporting investor, stakeholder, and business development initiatives as needed.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical skills

Financial statement analysis

Corporate finance principles

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis tools

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Title: Private Credit Associate or Sr. Associate

Role Overview

This investment-focused position offers exposure to the full transaction lifecycle, including financial analysis, due diligence, portfolio oversight, and strategic investment evaluation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior professionals to assess investment opportunities, support transaction execution, monitor existing investments, and contribute to broader portfolio management initiatives.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Building and maintaining detailed financial models and valuation analyses
• Conducting market, industry, and company-specific research to support investment decisions
• Assisting with investment memoranda, presentations, and internal reporting materials
• Evaluating potential investment opportunities and supporting transaction underwriting efforts
• Monitoring portfolio performance and identifying key trends or risks
• Tracking active opportunities and supporting overall pipeline management
• Contributing to team meetings, strategic discussions, and special projects
• Supporting investor, stakeholder, and business development initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-6 years of relevant experience within investment banking, corporate finance, lending, private markets, consulting, or other analytical investment environments
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skill set
• Understanding of accounting, financial statement analysis, and corporate finance principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving ability
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and collaborative mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field