Private Credit Vice President

Selby Jennings; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 325,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Charlotte, NC seeks a Private Credit Vice President to source, analyze, and manage investments across debt and equity opportunities, including LBOs and recapitalizations.

The role offers a base salary of USD325,000 to USD350,000 per year plus carry and additional incentives, with Fall 2026 start and a full-time schedule; candidates typically have 6–8 years in private credit, private equity, investment banking, leveraged finance or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic record.
• 6–8 years in Private Credit, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Leveraged Finance, or related investing roles.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and credit underwriting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed financial analysis and modeling for debt and equity investments.
• Evaluate opportunities, develop theses, and prepare investment memos for consideration.
• Coordinate due diligence with management, lenders, and advisors; drive execution to close.
• Monitor portfolio performance and key operating/financial metrics.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Private Credit Vice President (PR/580019) Charlotte, North Carolina

Salary: USD325000 - USD350000 per year + Carry + Additional Comp Incentives

Private Credit Vice President

Location: Charlotte, NC
Start Date: Fall 2026
Position: Vice President
Schedule: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

An established private markets investment platform with a 25+ year track record is seeking a Vice President to join its growing investment team. The firm has deployed and managed over $5 billion of capital across multiple market cycles, partnering with lower middle market businesses throughout North America through customized debt and equity financing solutions.

This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative investment team where professionals are given meaningful responsibility, direct access to senior leadership, and significant influence throughout the investment process. The role provides broad exposure to both private credit and private equity investments, offering a unique opportunity to develop a well-rounded investing skill set while helping drive portfolio performance and value creation.

Position Overview

The Vice President will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing investments across a variety of transaction types, including:

• Leveraged Buyouts
• Recapitalizations

Working closely with senior investment professionals, the Vice President will lead diligence efforts, evaluate new investment opportunities, oversee transaction execution, and support portfolio company initiatives. The role also includes active participation in investment committee discussions, portfolio reviews, and mentorship of junior team members.

This position offers a clear path for long-term career progression and leadership within a respected investment platform.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Evaluation & Execution

• Lead detailed financial analysis and complex modeling for debt and equity investment opportunities.
• Evaluate prospective investments and develop investment theses, recommendations, and presentation materials.
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to support investment decisions.
• Manage due diligence processes, coordinating with management teams, lenders, consultants, and third-party advisors.
• Drive transaction execution from initial evaluation through closing.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and analyze key operating and financial metrics.
• Partner with management teams to support strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and value creation efforts.
• Participate in board meetings, portfolio reviews, and ongoing investment oversight.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and operational improvements across the portfolio.
• Mentor and develop Associates and junior investment professionals.
• Help manage transaction workstreams and maintain execution standards across the team.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on investment strategy, portfolio construction, and new opportunity assessment.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.
• 6-8 years of experience in:
  • Private Credit
  • Private Equity
  • Investment Banking
  • Leveraged Finance
  • Corporate Finance or related investing roles
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and credit underwriting capabilities.
• Demonstrated transaction execution experience across complex debt and/or equity investments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset.