Selby Jennings
Experienced Associate - Private Credit (New York)
Selby Jennings, New York, New York, United States, 10261
Job Overview
Our client is a leading private credit platform with approximately $4.5 billion in assets under management. Founded in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, the firm has built a strong reputation in middle-market direct lending. Focus on sponsored and non-sponsored transactions in the middle market Typical deal sizes range from $40 million to $500 million The firm leads approximately 90% of its deals, taking full ownership of structuring, documentation, and execution Strategies include middle-market direct lending, opportunistic lending, and a CLO platform Currently raising its fourth fund, targeting around $2 billion
The Role
The team is seeking a
2nd or 3rd-year Associate
to join its private credit group. This individual will play a key role in evaluating, structuring, and executing transactions across the firm's lending strategies. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support deal execution, including structuring and documentation Perform detailed financial analysis and LBO modeling Assess capital structures and provide recommendations Collaborate with senior team members on investment decisions Participate in both middle-market direct lending and opportunistic lending opportunities Ideal Candidate Profile: 2-3 years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, or related fields Strong technical skills, including LBO modeling and capital structure analysis Proven deal experience with multiple transaction reps Ability to work independently and hit the ground running
Compensation & Timing
Competitive compensation aligned with market Target start date: Early next year (post-holidays)
Our client is a leading private credit platform with approximately $4.5 billion in assets under management. Founded in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, the firm has built a strong reputation in middle-market direct lending. Focus on sponsored and non-sponsored transactions in the middle market Typical deal sizes range from $40 million to $500 million The firm leads approximately 90% of its deals, taking full ownership of structuring, documentation, and execution Strategies include middle-market direct lending, opportunistic lending, and a CLO platform Currently raising its fourth fund, targeting around $2 billion
The Role
The team is seeking a
2nd or 3rd-year Associate
to join its private credit group. This individual will play a key role in evaluating, structuring, and executing transactions across the firm's lending strategies. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support deal execution, including structuring and documentation Perform detailed financial analysis and LBO modeling Assess capital structures and provide recommendations Collaborate with senior team members on investment decisions Participate in both middle-market direct lending and opportunistic lending opportunities Ideal Candidate Profile: 2-3 years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, or related fields Strong technical skills, including LBO modeling and capital structure analysis Proven deal experience with multiple transaction reps Ability to work independently and hit the ground running
Compensation & Timing
Competitive compensation aligned with market Target start date: Early next year (post-holidays)