Senior Associate – Private Credit - Asset Management

OverviewOur client is a leading European alternative asset manager with over €15 billion in assets under management, headquartered in Munich and operating across major European financial hubs. The firm is a recognized leader in private markets with deep expertise in private equity, private credit, and infrastructure. Within its Private Credit platform, the firm invests across direct lending, opportunistic credit, and special situations, partnering with institutional investors globally including pension funds, insurance companies, and family offices.The Private Credit team continues to scale its investment activities, focusing on senior and unitranche financings to mid-market companies across DACH and broader Europe, with strong deal flow and an active origination pipeline.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the origination, evaluation, and execution of private credit investments including senior secured, unitranche, and subordinated debt transactionsConduct financial modelling, credit analysis, and company due diligence across target sectors (industrial, services, healthcare, software, and consumer)Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations to the investment committeeMonitor portfolio performance, covenant compliance, and risk metrics across the credit portfolioContribute to market research, deal sourcing, and relationship management with sponsors, advisors, and management teamsCollaborate closely with senior team members across Munich and other European offices on cross-border deal executionCandidate Profile4–6 years of professional experience in private credit, leveraged finance, debt advisory, or structured financePrior exposure to mid-market lending, credit structuring, and financial analysisSolid technical skills in financial modelling and risk assessmentFluent in German and English, with strong communication and presentation capabilitiesAnalytical, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced investment environmentDegree in finance, economics, business, or related field from a leading universityOpportunityJoin a top-tier European platform with €15bn+ AUM and strong growth trajectory in private creditDirect exposure to deal origination, structuring, and portfolio management across DACHFlat, entrepreneurial team structure offering high visibility to senior managementCompetitive compensation package and long-term career development within a growing private markets firm