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Underwriting Associate - Direct Lending

Connect Search, LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Engage in all aspects of due diligence and business analysis to develop and refine investment theses
  • Modeling, valuation, and structuring of potential investment opportunities
  • Identify key credit merits and risks
  • Prepare detailed investment committee memoranda
  • Support credit documentation and closing processes
  • Manage and monitor existing portfolio investments


Qualifications

  • Prior experience in investment banking, management consulting, transaction services, or valuation, preferably with leveraged finance or credit exposure
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for fundamental credit investing
  • Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
  • Ability to self-direct and form independent judgments
  • Strong academic background


Compensation & Benefits

Target compensation approx. $250k total cash

Salary : $250,000

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