Star Mountain Capital · 4 days ago
MD, Origination and PE Underwriting
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
12+ years expStar Mountain Capital is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the lower middle-market. The role involves originating and executing equity investments, driving the investment lifecycle, and partnering with management teams to enhance value creation.
FinanceAsset ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Originate, evaluate, and lead the execution of control and minority equity investments in predominantly U.S.-based businesses with $5 to $50 million of EBITDA
Drive the full investment lifecycle, including sourcing, due diligence, structuring, valuation, and closing of transactions across a variety of industries
Lead negotiation of definitive purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and related equity documentation
Partner with management teams and boards to develop and execute value creation strategies, including operational improvements, growth initiatives, and strategic add-on acquisitions
Play a leading role in evaluating and executing secondary investments, including acquisitions of interests in private equity funds and portfolios of operating companies
Add value to broader firm initiatives, contributing to the continued buildout of Star Mountain’s private equity platform and investment capabilities
Cultivate and expand relationships with intermediaries, company executives, co-investors, and limited partners to enhance proprietary deal flow and capital formation efforts
Actively monitor portfolio company performance, working closely with management and boards to drive strategic initiatives, manage risks, and optimize exit outcomes
Assist with recruiting, mentoring, and development of junior investment professionals
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in private equity, with a focus on leveraged buyouts of lower middle market businesses ($5–$50 million EBITDA)
Demonstrated experience leading the underwriting and execution of control-oriented equity investments across industries
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to take ownership of transactions from sourcing through exit, including portfolio company oversight and value creation execution
Experience negotiating purchase agreements, equity structures, and governance frameworks
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with management teams, advisors, and investors
Willingness to travel nationwide for deal sourcing, diligence, board participation, and investor engagement
Benefits
50% coverage on monthly gym memberships
A cell phone stipend
Tuition support of job-related designations and learning and development opportunities
Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision package
Company
Star Mountain Capital
Investing in the Growth Engine of America ® – Star Mountain Capital is a specialized lower middle-market asset management firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brett Hickey
Founder & CEO
John Polis
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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