Private Credit Associate/VP

Alexander Chapman; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialty finance firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level professional in Boston to support asset-based lending transactions. Responsibilities include financial analysis, portfolio management, and client interaction. Ideal candidates will have experience in structuring loans and evaluating credit risks. This is a full-time role in the finance sector, focusing on retail and consumer companies.

Qualifications

• Experience in structuring and underwriting asset-based lending transactions.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate collateral and borrower cash flows.
• Ability to monitor portfolio performance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support in structuring, underwriting, and closing lending transactions.
• Build financial models and assess borrower creditworthiness.
• Monitor client performance and flag potential issues.

Skills

Financial modeling

Risk assessment

Market research

Client relationship management

Job description

About the firm

This specialty finance firm, founded in 2018 and based in New York, provides customized asset-based lending solutions with a focus on retail and consumer companies such as apparel, footwear, cosmetics, and e-commerce. It supports businesses in situations like acquisitions, turnarounds, and rapid growth by offering flexible loans typically ranging from $5 million to $125 million, with the ability to structure larger packages when needed. Drawing on deep sector expertise, the team delivers liquidity and creative financing in areas where traditional lenders often fall short.

About the role

• Deal Execution: Support in structuring, underwriting, and closing asset-based lending transactions across retail and consumer sectors.
• Financial Analysis: Build models, evaluate collateral, and assess borrower cash flows to determine creditworthiness and risk exposure.
• Portfolio Management: Monitor ongoing client performance, covenant compliance, and collateral reporting, while flagging potential issues.
• Market & Industry Research: Track sector trends, identify potential lending opportunities, and provide insights to guide origination strategy.
• Client & Counterparty Interaction: Collaborate with borrowers, sponsors, and advisors to manage relationships and ensure smooth execution of financing solutions.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Finance

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Investment Management, and Financial Services