Investment Associate – Distressed Debt & Opportunistic Credit Fund

Investment Associate – Distressed Debt & Opportunistic Credit Fund

Our client, a globally recognized specialist investor in distressed debt and opportunistic credit, is looking to expand their deal team with the hire for an Investment Associate.

This unique opportunity is a result of continued growth in AUM and volume of deal flow, the firm are looking to add an ambitious, curious and high performing Associate to their team, to contribute to the success of their investment strategy.

They operate across a full coverage of industries and sectors within US regions identifying stressed, distressed and complex investment opportunities in the mid-market, where they provide innovative alternative financing solutions and deliver uncorrelated returns.

The team comprises of entrepreneurial, dynamic investment professionals, they are looking for like-minded, collaborative individuals with 3-5 years of experience from on restructuring & turnaround advisory, distressed or special situations credit.

Candidates for the Investment Associate role will require excellent analytical skills, strong commercial acumen, a track record in supporting the sourcing of relevant transactions, underwriting and execution experience, and strong financial modelling abilities.

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree required from a top tier institution
• 3-5 years’ experience in private credit, private equity, distressed debt or restructuring from an investment bank or alternative investment fund
• A strong desire to become a market-leading opportunistic/distressed debt investment professional
• Must have strong analytical & technical skills, be result-oriented, with attention to detail and quality when delivering results under time pressure
• Excellent analysis and valuation skills which will include appropriate financial modelling skills
• Strong verbal, written communication skills, with experience of delivering presentations and reports.
• Strong and flexible work ethic plus the ability to be effective in working both independently and in teams
• Familiar with standard loan documentation and key aspects of transaction implementation including covenant setting, security taking and ongoing controls and creditor and shareholder protections
• The ability to operate in a meritocratic culture of shared responsibility and success.