Oliver Z.

Oliver Zhang

Private Credit & Special Situations Coach | Sixth Street Principal

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Studied at University of Pennsylvania

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Admissions Committee at Sixth Street

Available today at 4:00 PM UTC

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Oliver's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $250/hr

Get help with AI Automation, AI Deck Building, and .

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

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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

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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.

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Analyst - Financial Restructuring Group

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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

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University of Pennsylvania

BA, Economics

2010 - 2014

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