Senior Associate, Private Credit Portfolio Management

Deerpath Capital Management • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

This is a high-exposure role spanning underwriting, portfolio management, and restructuring. The Senior Associate will work closely with senior deal team members and provide guidance to junior team members to underwrite new opportunities for existing portfolio companies, monitor and manage investments, engage with private equity sponsors and management teams, and prepare quarterly valuations. This role offers meaningful responsibility from day one and the opportunity to drive outcomes across the portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with strong academic achievement
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience in principal investing (private credit, private equity, etc.), investment banking, leveraged finance, restructuring, or corporate banking
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, complex financial modeling, valuation analysis, and legal documentation
• Strong deal execution experience across industries and transaction types
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior team members
• Self-motivated and driven with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deal-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
• Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

• Restructuring experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Underwrite investment opportunities for existing portfolio companies and present recommendations to the investment committee.
• Actively manage credit investments by analyzing changes in company performance and industry trends, and present frequent updates to the firm’s leadership.
• Drive deal execution and develop relationships with private equity sponsors, management teams, and other industry stakeholders.
• Develop and review complex financial models, including LBO, cash flow analysis, and valuations, and present key findings.
• Support amendment negotiations and deal structuring.
• Coordinate documentation workstreams, including the review and negotiation of credit agreements, amendments, and other transaction materials.
• Partner with the restructuring team on workouts.
• Develop and mentor junior team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior