Private Credit Associate
New Yesterday
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.
TPBN1_UKTJ
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Accountancy