Alternative Credit Analyst Remote Up to $150/hr

About the jobMercor 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/weekRole ResponsibilitiesDetail 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.QualificationsMust-Have3+ 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.PreferredExperience across middle-market lending, sponsor-backed deals, or structured credit.Start Date1-2 weeksApplication Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit formResources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.Originally posted on Himalayas