Direct Lending/Private Credit Associate
$250kConnect Search, LLC
Associate, Direct Lending
Chicago, IL | 4 Days In-Office
About the Firm
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.
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Why This Seat
- Industry-agnostic mandate
- 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
- Coinvestment opportunity
- Not a traditional "two-and-out" seat — structured as the primary entry point for a long-term upward career path
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications xhyhwjd
- 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
- Strong academic background
Compensation & Benefits
Total compensation is roughly $250k
Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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