Managing Director, Originations and Direct Credit Underwriting (West Coast)
Position Description
- 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 $10 and $30 million in EBITDA.
- Western U.S. Geographic coverage responsibility.
- 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:
- 12+ 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
- Timing: Immediate.
- Location: Ideal candidates sit from Colorado / Texas West.
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.
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.
Please submit resume through LinkedIn and if you would like to include additional information, kindly submit a cover letter and resume to: careers@StarMountainCapital.com with the subject line: “MD – Originations and Underwriting – West Coast”.