Chicago Atlantic · 12 hours ago
Vice President, Underwriting
Chicago,IL,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expChicago Atlantic is a private markets alternative investment manager focused on industries and companies where demand for capital exceeds traditional supply. They are seeking a Vice President, Underwriting to lead the evaluation, structuring, and execution of new private credit investments.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end underwriting of new investment opportunities, including financial modeling, credit analysis, downside and recovery analysis, and scenario stress testing
Evaluate company performance, business models, industry dynamics, and macro trends to assess credit risk, durability of cash flows, and return potential
Own the preparation of high-quality investment memoranda and IC materials and present recommendations to senior leadership and the Investment Committee
Drive diligence processes and manage third-party workstreams (management teams, sponsors, legal counsel, accounting advisors, consultants)
Partner with origination and senior investment professionals to structure transactions and negotiate key credit terms, including leverage, pricing, covenants, collateral, and documentation protections
Manage execution from term sheet through closing, including coordination with counsel and oversight of documentation and closing deliverables
Maintain underwriting models, assumptions, and investment tracking tools to ensure analytical rigor and consistency across deals
Support portfolio oversight from a credit perspective, including covenant compliance, periodic reviews, and amendments/waivers/restructurings as needed
Mentor junior team members and contribute to underwriting standards and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA/CFA a plus)
6–10+ years of experience in private credit, leveraged finance, investment banking, private equity, or credit investing
Proven ability to independently underwrite and execute credit investments in a fast-paced environment
Advanced financial modeling skills with deep experience building, reviewing, and stress-testing complex models
Strong credit judgment and understanding of downside risk, structuring, and documentation considerations
Exceptional written/verbal communication skills and comfort presenting to senior stakeholders / IC
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
Ownership mindset well-suited for a lean, entrepreneurial investment platform
Company
Chicago Atlantic
Chicago Atlantic is a private market investment firm combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial approach to multi-asset class investing.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$14.49M2022-12-13Series Unknown· $14.49M
2022-12-13Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Matthew Taylor
Partner and CEO - Chicago Atlantic Trident
Tony Cappell
Principal and Co-founder
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