Senior Associate (2026) - Investment Team

Capital Southwest Corporation

$80K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-6 years of experience in private credit, commercial lending, or investment banking
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, particularly in Excel
  • Solid understanding of corporate finance, accounting, and valuation methods
  • Capacity to work independently in a small, focused team
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Assist in investment underwriting and portfolio management processes
  • Conduct financial modeling for investment analysis
  • Prepare and present materials for investment committee meetings
  • Perform industry research to support investment decisions
  • Monitor portfolio companies and track business development activities
  • Prepare marketing materials for business development
  • Support the deal team with ongoing investment pipeline management

Benefits

  • In-person work environment promotes team collaboration
  • Opportunities to engage closely with investment decision-making processes
  • Exposure to various aspects of private credit and portfolio management
  • Supportive team culture that values professionalism and teamwork
  • Potential for career advancement in a dynamic investment firm
Full Job Description
Role: Senior Associate (Private Credit)

Location: Dallas, Texas (In-Person)

Role Overview: The Senior Associate will be involved in all aspects of the investment underwriting and portfolio management process. Key responsibilities will include assisting with financial modeling, preparing and presenting investment committee materials, performing industry research to assist in investment decision making, helping to monitor portfolio companies, developing comparable public company and private transaction valuation analyses, aiding the deal team in monitoring the active investment pipeline, preparing for weekly investment team meetings, assisting with marketing material preparation, and tracking business development activities.

Qualifications:
  • Up to 5-6 years of experience in private credit, commercial lending, investment banking, or related investment professional roles
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities, including experience and aptitude in Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, and valuation methodologies
  • Ability to operate with autonomy and accountability in a small, execution-focused team
  • Strong communication skills including writing/composition, oral, and listening skills
  • Must possess a good attitude, be dedicated, have initiative and motivation, attention to detail, teamwork, professionalism, and a developing interest in credit investing
  • Be a team player and affable
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field

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