POSITION SUMMARY

This position is suitable for candidates seeking to develop a career in the debt capital markets, specifically middle market direct lending. The candidate will support the Private Credit Group and will assist with structuring and underwriting new loans, portfolio management, and various ad-hoc projects. Specific responsibilities include conducting due diligence on potential investments, creating and maintaining detailed financial models, assisting in the creation and presentation of investment memorandums, and monitoring a portfolio of active investments.

Ideal candidate must be proficient in financial statement analysis and have the ability to construct income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow. Strong written and communication skills are also required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Evaluate new investment opportunities through in-depth business analysis, detailed financial modeling, industry research, and meeting with management teams
• Assist in structuring and underwriting new transactions
• Prepare written analyses and present findings to the group’s investment committee
• Monitor existing portfolio companies through ongoing financial review and management interaction
• Assist with ad-hoc analyses and projects related to the Private Credit Group

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong academic credentials
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field from a top university
• 1-3 years of work experience in investment banking, asset management, debt capital markets, private equity, or consulting
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and modeling
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office, with particular expertise in Excel and PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS

• Team player – effectively collaborates with others
• Strong work ethic and self-motivated
• Excellent organization skills, with ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and able to multi-task
• Ability to work independently
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge of capital markets and corporate finance

TCW is a leading global asset management firm with a broad range of products across fixed income, equities, emerging markets and alternative investments. With more than four decades of investment experience, TCW today manages over $194 billion in client assets. Through MetWest Funds, TCW Funds and TCW Alternative Funds, TCW manages one of the largest mutual fund complexes in the U.S. TCW’s clients include many of the world’s largest corporate and public pension plans, financial institutions, endowments and foundations, as well as financial advisors and high net worth individuals.

For more information, please visit www.TCW.com. To see TCW career opportunities, please visit the TCW website under About TCW / Careers.