Private Credit/ ABL Associate

Location: Connecticut
Firm Overview:
Join a leading $50B AUM private equity firm that is expanding into private credit and asset-based lending (ABL). The firm has recently onboarded a senior professional from a prominent ABL-focused private credit firm to spearhead the buildout of this strategic initiative. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a newly established team within a top-tier platform, focusing on bespoke credit solutions and leveraging the firm's extensive resources.

Position Overview:
The firm is seeking a highly motivated Investment Associate to join its growing Private Credit/ABL team. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of buy-side experience in private credit, ABL, or related roles. The Associate will work closely with senior team members on all aspects of the investment process, including deal sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth due diligence, financial analysis, and modeling to assess potential private credit and ABL opportunities.
• Support deal execution, including structuring, negotiating, and managing transaction processes.
• Assist in the preparation of investment memoranda and presentations for the investment committee.
• Monitor and manage portfolio investments, ensuring performance aligns with underwriting assumptions and strategic objectives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and market dynamics to identify attractive investment opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of buy-side experience in private credit, ABL, or a related investment role.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and valuation skills.
• Experience with credit underwriting and knowledge of ABL structures is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• High level of initiative and ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting.

What the Firm Offers:

• Opportunity to work at a world-class platform with substantial resources and expertise.
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and deal structures.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented environment.