Alternative Credit Analyst - Fully Remote

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About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Direct Lending and Alternative Credit Professional
Type: Contract
Compensation: $110–$150/hour
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Commitment: 10+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Detail the day-to-day workflows of professionals in direct lending , private credit , and alternative asset management .
Analyze and explain credit underwriting processes , including due diligence, risk assessment, and structuring.
Identify and categorize key documents used across private credit transactions, such as credit memos , IC materials , term sheets , covenants , and lender presentations .
Distinguish between public vs. private information in credit markets and lending processes.
Provide insight into deal sourcing , execution , and portfolio monitoring workflows .
Collaborate with AI researchers to translate real-world credit expertise into structured training data.

Qualifications

Must-Have

3+ years of experience in Direct Lending , Private Credit , Leveraged Finance , or Alternative Asset Management .
Experience at top-tier firms such as Ares , Apollo , Blackstone Credit , KKR Credit , Golub Capital , Oaktree , or similar.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Economics , Accounting , Business Administration , or a related field.
Strong familiarity with credit agreements , financial covenants , underwriting models , and deal documentation .
Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.