Private Credit/Specialty Finance - Associate/VP
2 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionJob Title: Investment Associate / Vice President - Private Credit, ABF & Specialty Finance Location: New York, NY Firm: Leading Global Alternative Asset Manager Team: Private Credit - Asset-Based Finance / Specialty Finance Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Associate or Vice President to join our Private Credit team, with a focus on Asset-Based Finance (ABF) and Specialty Finance investments. The role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and growing platform at one of the world's leading alternative asset managers, investing across a broad spectrum of structured credit, specialty lending, and esoteric asset classes. Key Responsibilities: * Investment Execution & Underwriting: • Lead or support the underwriting of new ABF and specialty finance transactions, including detailed credit analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment., • Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to the Investment Committee. Deal Sourcing & Origination: • Develop and maintain relationships with originators, specialty lenders, banks, and intermediaries to source proprietary deal flow., • Evaluate opportunities across a wide range of asset classes including consumer finance, SME lending, equipment leasing, litigation finance, royalty streams, and other esoteric assets. Portfolio Management: • Monitor existing investments, including performance tracking, covenant compliance, and borrower engagement., • Assist in portfolio reporting and valuation processes. Market & Sector Analysis: • Conduct thematic research and market analysis to identify emerging trends and niche opportunities within the ABF and specialty finance landscape., • Stay abreast of regulatory developments and macroeconomic factors impacting the sector. Qualifications: • 3-8 years of relevant experience in private credit, structured finance, investment banking, or specialty lending., • Strong understanding of asset-based lending structures, securitization, and specialty finance markets., • Proven analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to assess complex credit situations., • Experience negotiating term sheets and legal documentation., • Excellent communication and presentation skills., • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment., • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA a plus. Why Join Us: • Be part of a high-performing team within a globally recognized investment platform., • Exposure to innovative and differentiated investment strategies., • Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and career development opportunities. By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals. We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places. From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.