Star Mountain Capital · 4 hours ago
Managing Director, Origination and Direct Credit Underwriting
Star Mountain Capital is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the lower middle-market. The Managing Director will originate and lead investment underwriting and execution of flexible capital solutions, while cultivating relationships and assisting in building the firm's private investment business.
Asset ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Originate and lead the investment underwriting and execution of flexible capital solution investments including private credit and structured equity 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
Qualification
Required
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
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 from Southeast/Southwest
Benefits
Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision package
50% coverage on monthly gym memberships
A cell phone stipend
Tuition support of job-related designations and learning and development opportunities
Other bespoke benefits
Company
Star Mountain Capital
Investing in the Growth Engine of America ® – Star Mountain Capital is a specialized lower middle-market asset management firm.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-12-04
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