Investment Associate - Direct Lending
selby jenningsHouston (TX)
Investment Associate - Direct Lending
Posted 7 days ago
selby jenningsHouston (TX)
SENIORITY
Junior
About the role
Selby Jennings is partnering with a private credit and equity investment firm with over $3B in AUM and a track record of deploying over $9B+ across sponsor-backed transactions in the lower middle market (EBITDA $5M-$50M). This is a pre-MBA Associate opportunity to join a tight-knit investment team in Houston. The role offers high deal velocity (6-10 transactions/year) and exposure across the full investment lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Work on 3-4 live deals at a time as part of a 3-person deal team
Lead financial modeling, credit analysis, and due diligence
Support deal structuring, credit memos, and investment committee presentations
Assist in legal documentation and transaction closing
Monitor portfolio companies and contribute to asset management
Gain exposure across a generalist platform (healthcare, software, industrials, business services, etc.)
Qualifications:
1.5-3 years of investment banking or Private Credit direct lending experience
3.5+ GPA from a top university
Strong modeling, writing, and communication skills
Ability to multi-task and thrive in small teams
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