Direct Lending/Private Credit Associate
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-08-09
Listing for:
Connect Search, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-09
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Portfolio & Asset Management, Financial Analyst, Risk Manager/Analyst, Credit Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The direct lending credit affiliate of a leading global private investment firm with a substantial multi-strategy platform spanning private equity, credit, real estate, and other strategies.
Why This Seat- Both sponsor and non-sponsor transaction flow
- Well-staffed team allowing for depth and intentionality on diligence rather than a lean deal team environment
- Significant responsibility and autonomy at the Associate level
- Not a traditional "two-and-out" seat — structured as the primary entry point for a long‑term upward career path
- Engage in all aspects of due diligence and business analysis to develop and refine investment theses
- Modeling, valuation, and structuring of potential investment opportunities
- Identify key credit merits and risks
- Prepare detailed investment committee memoranda
- Support credit documentation and closing processes
- Manage and monitor existing portfolio investments
- Relevant experience in investment banking
- Elite financial modeling ability
- Passion for fundamental credit investing
- Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to self‑direct and form independent judgments
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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