A $100mm alternative investment manager is in search of an Associate to join their team in Chicago.

About the Firm This award-winning private credit platform is renowned for providing innovative capital solutions in special situations, particularly emphasizing legal assets and portfolio-based litigation finance. The firm manages both pooled vehicles and separate accounts for institutional and high-net-worth investors worldwide.

Key Highlights:

• Award-Winning Platform: Recognized for generating differentiated absolute and risk-adjusted returns across various economic cycles.
• Proven Strategy: Specializes in originating, underwriting, and servicing loans collateralized by complex legal assets, including those to law firms handling mass tort, class action, and personal injury claims.
• Experienced Team: Comprises highly skilled professionals with a robust track record and deep technical expertise.

The Role: As an Associate, you will play a crucial role in supporting the investment team, contributing to the firm's ongoing success and growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a market leader in private credit, gaining exposure to complex and innovative investment strategies.

Ideal Candidate Background:

Conducting investment due diligence, including portfolio performance modeling, stress testing, and market opportunity analysis.

Aggregating market insights and identifying potential investment opportunities in corporate, structured, and niche markets.

Monitoring and analyzing performance for existing long/short and structured credit managers.