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Private Credit Associate

Selby Jennings
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Credit Associate position at Selby Jennings?

A private investment firm with over ~$50B AUM is looking to add a Private Credit Associate to the Direct Lending team in Chicago, IL. The firm provides first lien, unitranche, second lien and mezzanine debt, in addition to equity co-investments, secondary solutions and private equity fund commitments. The firm has a long history of disciplined investing across multiple economic cycles and has office locations in New York, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles. The Private Credit Associate will be responsible for evaluating new investment opportunities, structuring and executing private investments, and managing new and existing portfolio investments within the credit platform. This is an exciting opportunity to join an extremely successful private credit platform with an excellent track record.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably with a major in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related financial discipline with an outstanding record of academic achievement
  • 2-4 years of investment banking (leveraged finance/M&A/financial sponsors/restructuring) or buyside private credit investing experience
  • Experience working with financial sponsors is a plus
  • Strong analytical and modeling skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Passion for private credit investing

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluating new investment opportunities
  • Structuring and executing private investments
  • Managing new and existing portfolio investments within the credit platform

If you meet the qualifications, please apply now

Salary : $100,000 - $135,000

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