Private Credit Specialist
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)
This job description represents a sample Private Credit Specialist position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in private credit, lending, and credit portfolio management.
Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, asset class focus (e.g., corporate lending, mezzanine debt, structured credit, direct lending), and investment strategy.
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The Private Credit Specialist supports investment and credit teams by analyzing private credit transactions, monitoring portfolio performance, and assisting with credit underwriting, execution, and reporting. This role blends quantitative analysis, market monitoring, and operational support to optimize credit investments and risk-adjusted returns.
The position involves close collaboration with portfolio managers, credit analysts, risk teams, and operations/settlement teams.
Monitor private credit market trends, borrower performance, and transaction activity
Support execution and settlement of private credit investments, including loans and structured credit products
Conduct credit analysis, risk assessment, and performance reporting on portfolio holdings
Build and maintain analytical tools, dashboards, and models for private credit portfolio insights
Assist with P&L tracking, exposure reporting, and credit risk management
Identify potential credit risks, anomalies, or opportunities in existing and prospective transactions
Prepare daily, weekly, and ad-hoc reports for portfolio managers and senior management
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
Understanding of private credit, lending structures, and fixed income instruments
Experience or coursework in credit analysis, private lending, or portfolio management (preferred but not required)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or other analytical tools is a plus
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in private credit, debt markets, and investment strategies
The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:
Skills-based role matching
Resume and profile optimization
Guidance on outreach to investment and credit teams
Interview preparation for private credit, lending, and portfolio assessment roles
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