Credit Investment Associate

A large alternative investment platform is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its investment team in Chicago.The role is focused on credit investing and offers exposure across both liquid and illiquid strategies, including broadly syndicated loans, private credit and directly originated investments.What You’ll DoConduct fundamental credit analysis across a range of investmentsSupport sourcing, diligence and transaction executionPrepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to senior investorsEvaluate pricing, yield, risk and relative value across the capital structureTrack new issue and secondary market activityMonitor existing portfolio investments and performanceWork across investment teams on new opportunities and strategic initiativesWhat We’re Looking For2–5 years of experience in investment banking, asset management or a related investing roleStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsGenuine interest in credit investingAbility to work through complex, unstructured investment questionsStrong communication skills and willingness to form and defend an investment viewBachelor’s degree requiredWhy Consider It?Exposure across public and private creditDirect involvement in underwriting and investment decisionsOpportunity to present work to senior investorsBroad experience across industries and capital structuresEntrepreneurial environment within a scaled investment platform