Sam S
Break into Private Credit
Studied at Duke University
Works at Blue Owl Capital
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Sam's Offerings
Custom hourly · $229/hr
Get help with Cover Letters, Due Diligence, and
Sam’s Private Equity Qualifications
Experience level: Vice President
I am an active private credit professional in New York City with experience executing complex transactions across Direct Lending, Corporate Credit, Structured Equity, and Asset-Backed Investing (ABF) at firms including Blue Owl Capital and Arena Investors. I hold an undergraduate degree from Duke University alongside a Master’s in Econometrics & Statistics, providing a strong analytical foundation for the technical side of credit underwriting. As private credit continues to scale, recruiting for these roles has become highly competitive and technical. Traditional private equity guides don't cover the nuances of downside protection, debt documentation, and asset-backed structures. I help candidates from investment banking, credit research, and traditional PE navigate this specific recruiting landscape and master the frameworks used by buy-side investment committees.
Sam can help with:
Cover Letters
Due Diligence
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Private Equity Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Technical Interview Prep
About Sam
I am a private credit investor with 8 years of buy-side experience spanning direct lending, opportunistic credit, and asset-backed finance. A Duke University graduate, my professional background includes roles at Blue Owl Capital and Arena Investors. I specialize in helping ambitious finance professionals master technical deal modeling, navigate complex credit agreements, and clear intense buy-side interview processes.
Why do I coach?
I coach because breaking into private credit shouldn't feel like a black box. Having sat on both sides of the interview table, I want to give candidates the exact technical toolkit, modeling frameworks, and insider insights they need to stand out and land elite buy-side roles.
Work Experience

Investment Professional
Blue Owl Capital
September 2021 - Present
Interviewer
Corporate credit and structured equity investing in technology-related businesses

Investment Associate
Arena Investors, LP
July 2018 - September 2021
Interviewer
Asset-backed and special situations credit investing
Education

Duke University
Economics (B.S.), Classical Languages (B.A.), Master’s in Econometrics & Statistics
Honors Distinction Duke Business Society | Duke Behavioral Science Unit | DukeEngage
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Overall Rating
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