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Selby Jennings

Associate - Opportunistic Credit

Selby Jennings, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

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Head of L/S Equity/Credit Recruitment at Selby Jennings Overview:

A leading credit-focused investment firm is hiring its fourth Associate of the year to join a lean, high-performing team focused on opportunistic credit. This is a hands-on role for someone with strong underwriting fundamentals, modeling fluency, and a genuine passion for investing. The team operates across sectors and strategies, including distressed, special situations, and performing credit.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct deep credit underwriting and financial analysis across multiple sectors.

Build and manipulate full three-statement financial models with fluency in Excel.

Pitch investment ideas clearly and confidently.

Collaborate closely with senior team members in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Monitor portfolio positions and contribute to ongoing diligence and risk assessment.

Qualifications:

2-4 years of experience in credit underwriting, investment banking, or a regional/specialized bank (ABL experience a plus).

Strong corporate finance background with proven modeling skills - must be able to hit the ground running.

Excel proficiency is essential; candidates should be comfortable with pivot tables, scenario analysis, and advanced functions.

Demonstrated personal interest in investing - candidates without personal investments will not be considered.

No specific sector experience required, but intellectual flexibility and curiosity are key.

Strong communication skills and ability to work within a small, high-performing team.

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