Chief Investment Officer, Direct Credit Underwriting

3 days ago

Tampa, Florida, United States Star Mountain Capital Full time
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Star Mountain Capital is a leading private investment firm focused on the lower middle market (LMM), with a strong track record of delivering compelling returns to investors. As a Managing Director, Direct Credit Underwriting, you will play a key role in originating and executing flexible capital solution investments in predominantly U.S.-based businesses with between $5 and $50 million in EBITDA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Originate and lead the investment underwriting and execution of private credit, structured equity, and select control buyouts in the LMM.
  • Lead negotiation of definitive credit and equity-related documentation.
  • Add value to other aspects of Star Mountain's overall business as an aligned partner.
  • Cultivate and broaden relationships with deal flow origination sources and prospective limited partners.
  • 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 and documenting credit events and creatively identifying and executing value-added activities to support portfolio company needs.
  • Assist with junior team recruiting, training, and development.

Requirements:

  • 15+ years of relevant experience in 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 and 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base, bonus, and equity package within a heavily aligned organizational culture.
  • 100% employee-owned firm providing for material economic wealth creation opportunity.
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision package.
  • 50% coverage on monthly gym memberships.
  • Cell phone stipend.
  • Tuition support of job-related designations and learning and development opportunities.

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 out to start the conversation.

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