Associate - Private Credit (Frankfurt)



About the Opportunity

A leading mid-market private credit investor is seeking an Associate to join its investment team in Frankfurt. The firm provides bespoke financing solutions to sponsor-backed mid-market companies across the DACH region and wider Europe.

This is an opportunity to join a growing investment platform and gain exposure to the full deal lifecycle, working directly alongside senior investment professionals on the underwriting, execution, and management of private debt investments.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and assess private credit investment opportunities.
• Perform detailed financial modelling, including debt capacity, cash flow and downside case analysis.
• Conduct credit underwriting and financial due diligence.
• Prepare investment committee materials and credit memoranda.
• Support the execution of new transactions from origination through to closing.
• Participate in meetings with sponsors, management teams and advisers.
• Monitor portfolio investments and evaluate ongoing company performance.
• Conduct market and industry research across the DACH region.

Candidate Requirements

We are specifically interested in professionals from:

Investment Banking

• Leveraged Finance
• Acquisition Finance

Private Credit

• Direct Lending
• Private Credit
• Private Debt

Essential Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience within Leveraged Finance or Private Credit.
• Fluent German and English language skills are mandatory.
• Strong financial modelling and credit analysis capabilities.
• Experience analysing leveraged companies and debt transactions.
• Strong academic track record.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to work in a lean investment environment.
• Desire to build a long-term career within private credit investing.

What's on Offer

• Direct exposure to the full investment process.
• Significant responsibility from day one.
• Close interaction with senior investment professionals and investment committee members.
• High deal flow across the DACH mid-market.
• Clear progression path within a growing platform.
• Competitive compensation package consisting of attractive base salary and performance-related bonus.

Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Level: Associate
Sector: Private Credit / Direct Lending
Language Requirement: Fluent German & English
Target Backgrounds: Leveraged Finance or Private Credit only
Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus + long-term progression opportunities.