Private Credit Associate

About the Role:
Leonid Capital Partners is seeking a full-time Private Credit Associate to join the firm. The Associate candidate will be based in the Huntington Beach office, and will report directly to senior management in support of evaluating new investment opportunities, managing the active portfolio, and supporting various ad hoc projects in support of the firm. This position is integral to the Investment team, focusing on origination, investment analysis, due diligence, and presenting recommendations to the investment committee.
Job Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth due diligence on investment opportunities, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, industry research, and legal document review.
Structure and negotiate investments, aligned with firm objectives, parameters, and risk tolerance.
Develop materials for investment committee presentations, portfolio reviews, and updates for senior management and external stakeholders.
Continuously assess existing portfolio exposures, monitor key positions, and engage in regular discussions with managers and industry participants to stress-test investment theses.
Build and maintain relationships with potential investments and existing portfolio company management teams.
Maintain current knowledge of market conditions, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments impacting the firm and its stakeholders.
SALARY RANGE: $115,000-125,000
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Requirements / Qualifications:
3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, direct lending, venture lending or private debt investing.
Strong academic background with a Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
Superior analytical skills with proficiency in accounting, financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence.
Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of leveraged finance, including a working understanding of its principles and legal ramifications are a plus.
Confident and assertive in collaborating within a team of highly intelligent, results-oriented professionals.
Skilled in clearly and directly communicating complex ideas and forming independent opinions and conclusions, both verbally and in writing.
Comfortable leading diligence meetings with senior management, portfolio companies, and other investment professionals.
Proactive self-starter with the confidence to ask questions, form independent conclusions, and adapt effectively to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.
Adept at managing multiple workstreams and meeting deadlines in a dynamic, market-driven setting.