Private Credit Associate

A leading private credit investment platform is expanding its team in Chicago to support significant growth and continued activity in the primary market. The firm manages multiple strategies across the capital structure, including a flagship senior credit fund and an opportunistic credit strategy offering structured capital solutions.

The Associate will play a key role in evaluating credit‑oriented investment opportunities in a true buy‑side, principal‑investing capacity. This role provides exposure across multiple strategies, lean deal teams, and direct interaction with senior leadership.

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis and in‑depth company due diligence
• Monitor existing portfolio investments and analyze financial performance
• Build and evaluate complex three‑statement financial models
• Draft detailed investment memoranda
• Present opportunities to senior investment professionals
• Lead special projects in collaboration with other business units
• Supervise analysts as needed
• Support legal documentation and closing processes
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• 2-4 years of relevant credit investing experience (investment banking, private credit manager, BDC, high‑yield/leveraged loan fund, etc.)
• Strong technical skills and credit training; experience analyzing leveraged loans, high‑yield bonds, distressed situations, and private debt (senior and junior)
• Strong academic performance (MBA not required)
• Ability to perform industry research and articulate investment theses clearly
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• High attention to detail, strong work ethic, and resourceful problem‑solving approach
• Genuine interest in private markets investing

• Opportunity to invest across the capital structure through two complementary strategies
• Clear path for internal growth and promotions
• Flat organizational structure with frequent senior‑level exposure
• High‑responsibility role within lean underwriting teams
• Collaborative, team‑oriented culture with cross‑functional engagement