Private Credit Investment Associate

Founded in 2009, Eiffel is an asset manager that places energy transition and impact at the core of its investment strategies. As an independent manager, Eiffel primarily invests on private markets (private equity, infrastructure and private credit ). The company currently manages c. €8 billion of assets*.

Its clients are large institutional investors (insurers, mutuals, pension funds, banks, large family offices, public investors, etc.), as well as retail investors through distribution networks.

Eiffel’s team gathers 110 talented employees , in France (Paris), BeNeLux (Amsterdam), Italy (Milan), Poland (Warsaw), United States (New York) and United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi).

Eiffel cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset among its teams and has achieved strong growth, more than doubling the assets under management between 2021 and 2025.

Private Credit Overview

As a committed and responsible investor, Eiffel Investment Group was the first European asset manager to launch a private debt fund that systematically applies sustainability impact covenants. With a mission to support the development of European SMEs and Mid-Caps, the Private Credit Investment team manages c. €4 billion on behalf of major institutional investors.

Since 2017, the Private Credit strategy has aimed to support companies of all sizes, listed and unlisted, over the long term providing tailored financing to support borrowers in their growth strategy.

Comprising 20 members based in Paris , Amsterdam and Milan , the Private Credit team originates and analyzes financing opportunities, structures transactions and monitors the companies it has financed. Eiffel’s Private Credit team is providing unitranche and senior financing for European lower mid & mid-market companies.

This role provides an excellent learning environment within Eiffel’s fast-growing Private Credit strategy. The candidate will gain hands‑on experience across origination, execution and portfolio management , working closely with senior investment professionals on complex private credit transactions, and taking on increasing responsibility as the platform develops.

Job description: Private Credit Investment Associate in Paris

As a member of the Investment team, the Associate will actively participate in the development of the Private Credit platform.

Origination

• Identification and screening of Private Credit investment opportunities incl. credit analysis and deal flow monitoring.
• Active participation in origination efforts and development of relationships with leading intermediaries (debt and M&A advisors, investment banks) and private equity funds.

Analysis and execution of transactions

• Analysis of financing opportunities on financial, commercial and sustainability aspects.
• Drafting of investment notes and participation in Eiffel's Investment Committees.
• Participation in structuring and negotiation of commercial terms and legal documentation in conjunction with legal advisors and senior members of the Investment team.
• Contributing to the definition and implementation of borrowers’ sustainability agenda alongside financial sponsors and management teams.
• Ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies’ financial and sustainability performance.
• Regular interaction with management teams and support in meeting financial and sustainability commitments.

Investor relations management

• Support fundraising activities, incl. preparation of investor presentation and due diligence materials.
• Contribution to quarterly investor reports.
• Participation in meetings with investors and handling follow‑up requests.

Your profile

In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:

• Master’s degree from a leading higher education institution.
• 2‑5 years of relevant work experience preferably in Private Credit and alternatively in Leveraged Finance, M&A, Private Equity or Transaction Services.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Demonstrated drive and strong extracurricular or academic achievements.
• Team player with a proactive, hands‑on mindset, able to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and French; additional European language is a plus.
• Demonstrate an interest in impact investing.