Location: London
Contract: Ongoing temporary contract
Rate: up to £350 per day
Working pattern: 3 days office base & 2 days WFH
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Private Credit Associate to join a high-performing private credit platform on an ongoing contract basis. This role sits within the credit operations function and will support the day-to-day running of operations across Direct Lending, Credit Opportunities and Syndicated Debt strategies.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced credit or loan operations professional to work within a fast-growing, private credit environment, with exposure to a broad range of corporate credit instruments and strategies.
Key Responsibilities
You will support the credit operations team across a wide range of activities, including:
Static data setup for borrowers, investments and legal hierarchies
End-to-end trade settlement processes
Maintenance of portfolio management and back-office systems to ensure investment activity and positions are accurately recorded and reconciled by the Fund Administrator
Maintaining accurate position records and internal tracking tools
Reviewing three-way reconciliations
Maintaining exception logs and break resolution trackers, including root cause analysis
Liaising with fund administrators and facility agents to ensure timely reconciliation and issue resolution
Supporting audit data requests and maintaining appropriate evidence documentation
Skills, Experience & Attributes
Qualifications & Experience
18 months plus experience in Direct lending Ops or Loan Operations role
Strong knowledge of corporate credit instruments
Solid understanding of loan market standards and best practices
Experience of the loan trade settlement lifecycle, familiarity with LMA and/or LSTA frameworks is advantageous
Personal Attributes
Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills
Highly organised, detail-oriented and structured in approach
Able to prioritise effectively and remain composed under pressure
Commercially minded with a hands-on, proactive attitude
Collaborative team player who can also work independently
Eager to take on new responsibilities and contribute beyond core tasks
Interest in process improvement, documentation and operational efficiency
Demonstrates curiosity around automation and system enhancements
Why Apply?
This role offers exposure to a sophisticated private credit platform with significant scale, international reach and a strong operational culture. The ongoing contract provides immediate impact and responsibility, with the potential opportunity to transition into a permanent role later in the year.
If you are a motivated credit operations professional looking to deepen your experience in private credit, we would be keen to hear from you.
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