SEO Alternative Investments Credit Academy

The SEO Credit Academy is designed to prepare professionals to secure credit investment roles.   

SEO has a long track record of success in closing opportunity gaps in the alternatives space, and this program initiative builds on that in the credit space.

How it works: 

The SEO Credit Academy will provide you with a curriculum, case studies, interview prep, and a series of events to help you gain the understanding and preparation needed to successfully compete for credit investment roles. We provide connections and networking opportunities with many of the largest credit funds. One-on-one coaching and mentorship are also available for committed candidates.

Participant Criteria: 

All who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply: 

• Only college seniors with:
  • A cumulative GPA of at least 3.3/4.0
    
    AND
  • A full-time job offer in a relevant industry

 OR

• Relevant Professional Experience
  • Investment Banking (Coverage, M&A, Restructuring)
  • Credit Capital Markets (Leveraged Finance, DCM)
  • Credit Trading and Research

Are you ready to gain an in-depth understanding of the competencies and knowledge required to be successful in a credit investing role?

Credit Academy Fellowship Program

Members of Credit Academy can apply for the CAFP Fellowship, which is designed for candidates who are highly prepared and are either actively interviewing for buy-side credit roles or preparing to interview for these roles in the near future.

Fellows benefit from:

• Mock interviews to refine their preparation
• Exclusive events with partner firms
• Networking opportunities with successful alumni, providing a competitive edge in the hiring process

Eligibility:

• Be an engaged member of the SEO Credit Academy (CA) with a credit-relevant background
• Complete the proprietary SEO CA Curriculum
• Complete our SEO CA Take Home Case Study with a 1:1 coaching debrief
• Complete our SEO CA Take Home Modeling Exercise with a 1:1 coaching debrief

Credit Academy Fellowship Program FAQs

Reference the document below for the application process and other frequently asked questions.