Sam S.

Sam S

5.0

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Break into Private Credit

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Studied at Duke University

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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

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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

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Investment Professional

Blue Owl Capital

September 2021 - Present

Interviewer

Corporate credit and structured equity investing in technology-related businesses

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Investment Associate

Arena Investors, LP

July 2018 - September 2021

Interviewer

Asset-backed and special situations credit investing

Education

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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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