Which Credit Shops Have The Best Work/Life Balance
Which Credit Shops Have The Best Work/Life Balance and how many hours do you work on average ?
Trending Content - Credit Forum
| +39 | What's the Difference - Opportunistic PC vs Opportunistic HF | 14 | 6d |
| +21 | Need advice between CB or PC | 7 | 2d |
| +11 | Any updated views on Barings Private Credit platform? | 7 | 1d |
| +10 | High Yield/Loan Market Comp | 3 | 21h |
| +9 | What does a typical private credit interview looks like? | 3 | 4w |
| +9 | Private Credit Advice | 2 | 3d |
| +9 | Buyside Credit Opportunities | 3 | 1w |
| +8 | Province Firm? RX CO | 2 | 3w |
| +8 | What type of position should I move to next? | 4 | 1w |
| +8 | Stonepeak private credit (2026) | 3 | 2w |
Career Resources
Based on the most helpful WSO content, there isn't a specific list of credit shops explicitly ranked for the best work/life balance. However, insights from the WSO threads suggest that smaller shops or those with less competitive processes tend to offer better work/life balance. For example:
If you're looking for a more predictable schedule, focusing on smaller or less aggressive firms might be a good strategy. Keep in mind that work/life balance can also depend on the firm's culture and your ability to manage workload efficiently.
Sources: Private Equity shops with the best work/life balance, Work/Life Balance - Hours, Most active credit shops in the market?, The Truth about "Hours" at the Analyst Level, Credit funds
Following
Had a friend at MidCap Financial, Apollo's MM arm and his WLB is probably one of the best I've ever seen. he said he's was averaging 40-50 hours normally closer to 60 if staffed on multiple live deals but pretty rare. Some weekend work tied to live deals (PE firms asks last minute for feedback) but he said he usually gets a heads up on what needs to be done ahead of time for the most part.
He did say his pay was lower at the associate level compared to other MM firms but that's probably expected given the hrs
Facilis eos voluptates laborum corporis porro dolores. Deserunt sint modi facere omnis sit sint. Alias maiores quia repudiandae harum quod qui sint.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...