
Oliver Zhang
Private Credit & Special Situations Coach | Sixth Street Principal
Studied at University of Pennsylvania
Admissions Committee at Sixth Street
Available today at 4:00 PM UTC
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Oliver's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $250/hr
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Oliver’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Principal
I've spent 10 years at Sixth Street across private credit and special situations, after starting my career with 2 years in restructuring at Houlihan Lokey. As a principal, I've been on the interviewing side of the table, evaluating candidates and making call decisions, so I know what actually gets people hired, not just the advice that sounds good online. I help candidates break into private credit and special situations by sharpening the things that matter most: a credible story, sound credit and structuring instincts, and interview answers that hold up under real scrutiny.
Oliver can help with:
AI Automation
AI Deck Building
AI Financial Modeling
AI Fundamentals
Behavioral Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Deal Sourcing
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
General Exploration
Investment Evaluation
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Portfolio Management
Private Equity Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Skill Building
Technical Interview Prep
About Oliver
Hey there! I’m Oliver. If your goal is to break into the highly competitive world of private credit, you’ve landed in the right place. I’ve spent the last 12 years navigating the trenches of high-stakes finance, including a decade specifically dedicated to private credit, culminating in my role as a Principal at Sixth Street. Beyond my day-to-day deal experience, I have significant experience with the private credit interview process itself. I've been an important part of the hiring committee and have formally interviewed candidates for 10 years. For three of those years, I directly led the case study assessments. I know exactly what investment committees want to hear, the red flags they look out for, and how the actual scoring works behind closed doors. My Coaching Playbook: How We'll Tackle Your Goals I don't believe in generic, cookie-cutter advice. Here is the clear, step-by-step strategy we will use to get you offer-ready for top credit funds: The Resume & Deal Sheet Audit: We’ll start by tearing down your resume. We need to identify your "spikes"—the unique deal experiences that make you stand out—and ensure your bullet points highlight exactly what private credit screeners are looking for. Mastering Common (and Uncommon) Questions: Numbers only tell half the story. We will map out your professional background, ensuring you can tackle the most common behavioral and technical questions with ease. We'll also prep for the curveballs so you can articulate your overarching risk philosophy concisely. Crushing the Case Study: Since I ran the case study process for years, this is my bread and butter. We will simulate live pressure tests. We’ll run through LBO models, review mock credit memos, and drill deep into downside scenarios, yield protections, and recovery analysis. Mock Interviews & Iteration: Practice makes perfect. We will conduct full-length mock interviews that mirror the intensity of a real superday. You'll receive immediate, unfiltered feedback to refine your delivery before the real thing. Landing a seat at a top-tier private credit fund is a marathon, but you don't have to run it alone. Grab some time on my calendar, and let's start building your strategy!
Work Experience

Principal
Sixth Street
April 2016 - Present
Admissions Committee
Private credit / special situations investing at Sixth Street with experience in both underwriting and originations. Promoted from associate to VP to Principal. Structured and negotiated 20 investments and actively managed over 25 portfolio companies over 10 years.

Analyst - Financial Restructuring Group
Houlihan Lokey
2014 - Present
Interviewer
Partnered with management teams and legal advisors to design and execute comprehensive turnaround and capital raising strategies, evaluating multiple capital structure scenarios to solve for long-term solvency
Education

University of Pennsylvania
BA, Economics
2010 - 2014