The Company
A leading global asset management firm is looking to add multiple associates to its rapidly growing private credit team based out of Chicago. Associates will be an integral part of the growing team and be afforded the opportunity to gain a lot of experience coming in at the ground floor. The team primarily invests in sponsor-backed middle market companies. Candidates must be entrepreneurial and have a strong desire to learn credit markets and pursue a career in private debt and leveraged finance investing.
The Position:
- Perform analysis of potential investments, including market research, financial modeling and in-depth due diligence
- Communicated and collaborate with company management, sponsors, and advisors
- Design and present investment committee memos
- Monitor and review portfolio companies and current investments
Desired Skills and Experience
- 1-4 years of relevant prior experience in private credit, leveraged finance, or investment banking
- Ability to communicate and participate in diligence with portfolio companies and sponsors
- Extensive experience in financial modeling and analyzing multiple levels of the capital structure
- Strong verbal and written skills - investment professionals are expected to interact with financial sponsors, company management teams and senior management