Associate, Credit Portfolio Management

Job Title

Deerpath Capital is a leading direct lending firm specializing in providing first lien, senior debt financing to middle market companies. Deerpath is focused on providing debt capital for acquisitions, refinancings, ownership transitions and growth capital to companies in the U.S. lower middle market.

Position Overview

As part of a growing firm in the asset management industry, the candidate will have a diverse set of responsibilities. Candidate must be able to work independently to provide timely updates on borrowers' financial performance, aid in the underwriting of new credit exposure related to borrower's M&A activity and manage ongoing portfolio monitoring including amendments and quarterly valuation reports of portfolio companies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing monitoring of investments to identify changes in company performance, industry conditions, and conduct meetings with management teams.
• Prepare and present updated financial models and analyses, operating assessments, valuation guidance, industry overviews, market information and report findings to firm's investment committee.
• Well versed in amendment negotiations and structuring.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, a concentration in finance or economics preferred.
• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in buyside transaction advisory, corporate banking, leveraged finance or at a similar Lender. Candidates without strong credit underwriting or private credit will NOT be considered.
• Strong knowledge & understanding of credit analysis, financial accounting/modeling, complex capital structures, financial covenant packages and loan portfolio management and valuation.
• Considerable deal execution experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Restructuring experience is a plus.

Deerpath Capital Management, LP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristics.