JCW Group · 2 weeks ago
Director of Originations - Private Credit
JCW Group is a specialized private credit shop seeking a Director of Originations to lead debt financing efforts for the technology sector. The role focuses on providing flexible capital solutions to mid-market software, fintech, and tech-enabled service companies, including sourcing primary deal flow and negotiating capital solutions.
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Responsibilities
Direct Deal Flow: Primary responsibility for sourcing senior debt and mezzanine opportunities within the B2B software and technology sectors
Sponsor Coverage: Maintain active relationships with mid-market private equity sponsors and VC firms focused on technology investments
Capital Solutioning: Negotiate and structure term sheets for recurring revenue loans, growth debt, and leveraged buyouts (LBOs)
Underwriting Collaboration: Lead the initial credit screening and structuring of deals; collaborate with the investment committee and underwriting team to finalize risk assessments
Metric Analysis: Evaluate specialized tech KPIs including LTV/CAC ratios, churn rates, Gross Retention, and Rule of 40 performance
Closing Management: Drive the deal process from initial outreach through due diligence, legal documentation, and funding
Industry Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert at technology and private credit conferences to build the fund’s brand
Portfolio Strategy: Identify emerging tech sub-sectors for capital deployment based on market cycles and risk appetite
Cross-Functional Input: Provide real-time market feedback to the Product and Risk teams to refine lending criteria and pricing models
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years in Private Credit, Venture Debt, or Tech-Focused Commercial Lending
Verified track record of sourcing deals within the technology ecosystem, specifically for companies with $10MM–$100MM ARR
Expert-level understanding of leveraged finance, cash-flow modeling, and asset-backed structures
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a technical field
Preferred
MBA or CFA preferred