Finance Expert - Private Credit

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xAI

Compensation

$45/hr

Remote

Posted April 22, 2026

Job Description

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled Private Credit Expert to enhance xAI’s AI models by providing high-quality data annotations and inputs tailored to private credit investment contexts. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in private credit transactions and analysis, including direct lending, unitranche facilities, mezzanine financing, sponsored lending, middle market credit underwriting, loan documentation and structuring, covenant negotiation, collateral analysis, portfolio monitoring, distressed and special situations investing, asset-based lending, and recovery analysis to support the training of AI systems. You will collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and curate impactful data, ensuring our models effectively capture real-world private credit market dynamics. This role requires adaptability, strong analytical skills, and a passion for driving innovation in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilize proprietary software to provide accurate input and labels for private credit projects, ensuring high-quality data for AI model training.
Deliver curated, high-quality data for scenarios involving direct lending transactions, credit underwriting and analysis, loan structuring, covenant negotiation, sponsor due diligence, portfolio company monitoring, collateral valuation, distressed debt investing, and special situations analysis.
Collaborate with technical staff to support the training of new AI tasks and contribute to the development of innovative technologies.
Assist in designing and improving efficient annotation tools tailored for private credit investment data.
Select and analyze complex problems in private credit markets aligned with your expertise to enhance AI model performance.
Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on evolving instructions, maintaining precision and adaptability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional experience in private credit or related fields (e.g., credit analyst, underwriter, portfolio manager, or investment professional at direct lending funds, BDCs, credit-focused private equity firms, or specialty finance companies).
Proficiency in reading and writing informal and professional English.
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
Excellent reading comprehension and ability to exercise autonomous judgment with limited data.
Passion for technological advancements and innovation in private credit markets.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Relevant certification or advanced training (e.g., CFA, CAIA, FRM or similar finance-related certification).
Experience mentoring or training others in private credit practices, such as credit underwriting, loan structuring, covenant analysis, or portfolio monitoring.
Comfort with recording audio or video sessions for data collection.
Familiarity with AI or data annotation workflows in a technical setting.