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Associate - Direct Lending and Special Situations - Selby Jennings
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expSelby Jennings is a firm focused on lower-middle-market and middle-market special situations credit investments. They are seeking a Private Credit Associate to join their investment team, offering substantial responsibility and hands-on experience across the full investment lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive financial modeling, including leveraged buyout models, downside cases, and cash flow projections
Evaluate companies across a variety of industries, often with complex capital structures or unique credit needs
Support origination and screening of new opportunities, particularly in non-sponsor contexts
Analyze business models, industry dynamics, competitive positioning, and management team capabilities
Assess collateral, capital structures, and downside protection
Lead key workstreams throughout the transaction process, including diligence, QofE review, legal documentation, and risk assessment
Prepare and present investment materials for the investment committee
Partner with lenders, advisors, management teams, and internal stakeholders to drive efficient execution
Assist in structuring creative credit solutions tailored to unique special situations opportunities
Monitor ongoing portfolio company performance, covenant compliance, and risk metrics
Engage regularly with management teams to track performance and identify opportunities for value creation or risk mitigation
Prepare internal reporting and participate in ongoing portfolio review discussions
Qualification
Required
1.5-4 years of experience in: Restructuring / RX investment banking
1.5-4 years of experience in: Leveraged Finance
1.5-4 years of experience in: Private Credit / Direct Lending
1.5-4 years of experience in: Special Situations / Distressed Finance
Strong financial modeling, credit analysis, and valuation skills
Experience working on credit-intensive, structured, or event-driven transactions
Comfort evaluating non-sponsor, founder-owned, or operationally complex businesses
Ability to thrive on a lean team with high visibility and real responsibility
Strong communication skills and the maturity to interact directly with management teams and advisors
Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in private credit investing
Benefits
High ownership and involvement across the entire investment process
Exposure to differentiated deal flow, especially non-sponsor and special situations
Lean team structure with strong mentorship and senior exposure
Ability to shape and influence investment decisions early in your career
Competitive compensation aligned with performance and fund returns
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