Associate, Credit Underwriting

We’re partnering with a specialized and fast-growing credit platform. This is a unique opportunity to step into a pure underwriting seat with strong deal flow, meaningful exposure to structuring, and direct interaction with institutional capital. The platform has recently scaled its backing and infrastructure, while maintaining a lean, high-impact team environment where Vice Presidents have real influence.

• Pure underwriting focus — not a coverage or origination seat
• Exposure to a differentiated part of the credit markets with strong institutional momentum
• High visibility and impact within a growing platform

• Perform detailed credit underwriting and due diligence on sponsor-backed and corporate loan transactions
• Build and maintain financial models, including downside and LGD analysis
• Prepare investment / underwriting memoranda and present key findings internally
• Participate in structuring discussions across a range of leveraged finance transactions
• Interface with banks, direct lenders, and other market participants to assess opportunities
• Support portfolio monitoring and contribute to broader strategic initiatives
• Mentor and support junior team members

• 4+ years of experience in leveraged finance, direct lending, or credit investing
• Strong underwriting experience across sponsor-backed and/or corporate credit
• Advanced financial modeling skills and experience preparing credit memos
• Exposure to capital structure analysis, downside scenarios, and deal structuring
• Background in investment banking or private credit strongly preferred
• Experience with syndication, loan distribution, or restructuring is a plus