Alternative Credit - Associate

The Company Our client is an established institutional investment platform backed by a large, long-term capital base. With deep expertise across fixed income, equities, and alternative strategies, the firm invests significant capital globally and operates with a team of experienced investment, finance, and operations professionals across major U.S. offices. The platform combines the entrepreneurial feel of a boutique investment manager with the scale, stability, and resources of a global institution. With a flexible mandate and long-duration capital, the team is able to focus on building durable businesses, partnering with best-in-class sponsors, and generating strong risk‑adjusted returns. The investment portfolio spans a wide range of public and private markets, with a continued focus on expanding capabilities across asset classes and structures. Areas of focus include real assets, digital infrastructure, healthcare, renewable energy, and technology, with an emphasis on driving value through thoughtful capital deployment and strategic partnerships. The Position Our client is seeking an Associate to join its Alternative Credit team within a large global alternatives platform. The group invests across private credit and opportunistic equity structures, with exposure to consumer, commercial, residential, and structured credit markets. Investments include whole loans, warehouse facilities, asset‑backed securities, structured credit, preferred equity, and platform financings. This role offers significant responsibility across the full investment lifecycle, including sourcing, underwriting, execution, and portfolio management. The position provides direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to invest across the capital structure. Title and level will be commensurate with experience. Responsibilities Evaluate and execute private credit, structured investments, and select equity / hybrid opportunities across asset classes Source and screen new investment opportunities; develop investment theses and relative value views Lead diligence efforts, including financial modeling, collateral and cash flow analysis, downside and recovery scenarios, and structuring Coordinate third‑party diligence and manage transaction timelines through closing Prepare investment committee materials and present recommendations to senior stakeholders Work cross‑functionally with legal, finance, accounting, and risk teams Support development of portfolio reporting tools, analytics, and internal processes Collaborate with broader investment teams to share insights and support platform initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's degree with strong academic performance 3‑7 years of experience in private credit, structured credit, specialty finance, investment banking, private equity, or a related field Strong financial modeling and underwriting capabilities; advanced Excel skills Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable investment views Strong communication skills with the ability to present to senior stakeholders High level of ownership, attention to detail, and intellectual curiosity Collaborative mindset and ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment Experience with asset‑backed finance, structured products (ABS/warehouse), fund finance, or platform investing is a plus Comfort reviewing legal documentation is a plus Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools and ability to leverage technology to enhance efficiency and decision‑making #J-18808-Ljbffr Selby Jennings