Job Description

CIFC Direct Lending is a leading middle market direct lending firm headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, with over 60 dedicated professionals and offices in 5 US cities. The firm is a subsidiary of CIFC LLC (“CIFC”) a $38 billion global credit specialist offering investment solutions across CLO’s and corporate credit, structured and opportunistic credit strategies, employing more than 185 professionals in the US and Europe.

Job Description – Summer Private Credit Analyst

CIFC Direct Lending is seeking highly motivated rising seniors for its summer 2026 internship program. During the 10-week program, interns will gain exposure to a variety of key functions including new investment research, portfolio management, and investor relations.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate private investment opportunities, including senior debt, mezzanine, and equity investments.
• Assist in new investment due diligence including company analysis, financial analysis, three statement financial modeling, and industry research.
• Interact with middle market company management teams, private equity sponsors, and present diligence findings to internal senior leadership.
• Work with portfolio management to track and monitor existing investments. Perform analysis of financial and operating trends, key performance metrics, and industry trends.
• Support the preparation of investor presentations and research projects related to investor relations.
• Complete various other special projects on an ad hoc basis.

General Qualifications / Requirements:

• The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to multitask and meet deadlines, high attention to detail, strong presentation, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), genuine interest in investing in and analyzing different industries, high-level of self-drive and strong work ethic, excellent analytical and technical skills, ability to work in a fast-moving team environment, and willingness to learn and be coached
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Accounting or corporate finance experience, completion of a financial modeling course, or involvement in a school sponsored investment fund club considered a plus
• Previous internship in leveraged finance, commercial banking, private equity, investment banking, accounting, or valuation consulting considered a plus
• Exposure to CapIQ and Bloomberg considered a plus
• Minimum GPA of 3.5

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