Managing Director, Direct Credit Underwriting

13 hours ago

Tampa, United States Star Mountain Capital Full time

Firm Overview


Star Mountain is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the large and less competitive lower middle-market (“LMM”), comprised of businesses that generally have between $5 million and $50 million in annual EBITDA. The Firm employs three complementary strategies: (i) private credit, (ii) private equity and (iii) secondary credit and PE fund investing, all focused within the U.S. LMM. The Firm’s track record, business model, growth trajectory and award-winning culture provide compelling career opportunities for driven and talented individuals. Culture is a core principle which includes long-term alignment of interest with 100% of U.S. employees participating in investment profits. The Firm has over $4 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 7/31/24) and expects strong continued growth based on its performance, distinctive investment approach and its diversified investor base of domestic and global institutions (including public pensions, corporate pensions, insurance companies, commercial banks, endowments, foundations and family offices) and individuals. Star Mountain values team players with positive, solutions-based attitudes complemented by a strong work ethic and is heavily committed to long-term training and career development. The Firm is employee-owned with material long-term wealth creation opportunity for dedicated, entrepreneurial professionals. Dynamic team of over 100 full-time people and 40+ Senior Advisors / Operating Partners.


The senior team has over 500 years of collective investment experience including prior leadership experience at Blackstone / GSO, Fortress, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch.


For the last five consecutive years, Star Mountain has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by both Crain’s and Pensions & Investments.


Managing Director, Direct Credit Underwriting Professional - Tampa, Florida


  • Originate and lead the investment underwriting and execution of flexible capital solution investments including private credit, structured equity and select control buyouts in predominantly U.S based businesses that have between $5 and $50 million in EBITDA.
  • Lead negotiation of definitive credit and equity-related documentation.
  • Add value to other aspects of Star Mountain’s overall business as an aligned partner assisting in building a leading private investment business.
  • Cultivate and broaden relationships with deal flow origination sources and prospective limited partners and proven third-party due diligence providers.
  • Role may also include analysis and execution of purchases of portfolios of credit and equity investments in U.S. LMM funds (secondary fund investments).
  • On-going, active monitoring of portfolio companies, including anticipating / documenting credit events and creatively identifying / executing value-added activities to support portfolio company needs.
  • Assist with junior team recruiting, training and development.


Required Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of relevant experience including cash-flow lending / investing to U.S. companies with between $5 to $50 million of EBITDA.
  • Demonstrated breadth of experience in originating and leading the underwriting and execution of leveraged finance transactions across industries
  • Strong quantitative aptitude as well as communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proven ability to take on material responsibility and accountability for transaction underwriting, asset management and credit outcomes.
  • Experience negotiating loan agreements, Agreement Among Lenders and equity-related documentation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft product suite and CRM platform.
  • Team player with a positive attitude and great people skills.
  • Willingness to travel nationwide as needed for origination-related activities, new investment due diligence, portfolio company board meetings and investor relations initiatives / events.
  • Strong desire to help build office culture and team in Tampa, Florida.
  • Timing: Immediate.


Office Model:

Star Mountain Capital’s work model is designed to be in-office with a focus on team collaboration and apprenticeship style learning that connects our employees on many levels. Our team aligns to this model to increase meaningful moments that are not replicated in a remote experience. Employees who join our organization can count on this model to accelerate your onboarding, learning, and integration into the firm.


Compensation:

The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and performance during the selection process. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and other economics. Total compensation may vary by role, location, department, and individual performance. The firm is 100% employee owned providing for material economic wealth creation opportunity.


Benefits:

Star Mountain Capital is committed to a healthy and engaged workforce. Our benefits are constantly evolving to support our employees’ needs today and in the future. We offer a highly competitive medical, dental, and vision package. Select other benefits include: 50% coverage on monthly gym memberships, a cell phone stipend, tuition support of job-related designations and learning and development opportunities, and other bespoke benefits.


Interview Process

Thank you for your interest in a role at Star Mountain Capital. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to each one individually. If your resume is a match for the role you’ve applied for or other potential opportunities, we will reach to start the conversation. If you do not hear from us immediately, please understand that we are carefully reviewing all applications and will keep your resume on file for future opportunities that align with your experience and qualifications.


Please submit your resume through LinkedIn and if you would like to include additional information, such as a cover letter, previous projects, transcripts or references, you may submit this to careers@StarMountainCapital.com with the subject line: “Managing Director, Direct Credit Underwriting – Tampa, Florida – [Your Name]".


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Note: Detailed award eligibility requirements for Crain’s can be found here and for Pensions & Investments here.


Investing in the Growth Engine of America ®


www.StarMountainCapital.com

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