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Selby Jennings

Experienced Associate - Private Credit

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

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Investment Management Recruiter at Selby Jennings 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)

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