MD, Origination and Direct Credit Underwriting

Firm Overview

Star Mountain is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the large and less competitive lower middle-market (“LMM”), comprised of businesses that generally have between $5 million and $50 million in annual EBITDA. Star Mountain employs three complementary strategies: (i) private credit, (ii) private equity and (iii) secondary private credit and private equity fund investing, all focused within the U.S. LMM.

Star Mountain’s track record, business model, growth trajectory and award-winning culture provide compelling career opportunities for driven and talented individuals. Culture is a core principle which includes long-term alignment of interest with 100% of U.S. employees participating in investment profits. Star Mountain has ~$4.5 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 10/31/25) and expects strong continued growth based on its performance, distinctive investment approach and its diversified investor base of domestic and global institutions (including public pensions, corporate pensions, insurance companies, commercial banks, endowments, foundations and family offices) and individuals.

Star Mountain values team players with positive, solutions-based attitudes complemented by a strong work ethic and is heavily committed to long-term training and career development. Star Mountain is employee-owned with material long-term wealth creation opportunity for dedicated, entrepreneurial professionals. Dynamic team of 120+ full-time people and 40+ Senior Advisors / Operating Partners. The senior team has an average of 30 years of investment experience including prior leadership experience at Blackstone / GSO, Fortress, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch.

• Originate and lead the underwriting and execution of private credit investments, including senior, unitranche, and structured capital solutions, in predominantly U.S.
  
  -based businesses with $5 to $50 million of EBITDA.
• Focus on structuring investments to optimize risk-adjusted returns, with an emphasis on downside protection, credit quality, and cash flow durability.
• Lead negotiation of definitive credit documentation, including credit agreements, intercreditor agreements, and related financing documents.
• Add value to broader firm initiatives, contributing to the continued buildout of Star Mountain’s credit platform and investment capabilities.
• Cultivate and broaden relationships with deal flow origination sources, financial sponsors, and prospective limited partners.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of portfolio companies, including identifying and managing credit risks, anticipating/documenting credit events, and proactively working with borrowers on performance and liquidity needs.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies and sponsors to support refinancings, amendments, and other capital solutions.
• Assist with junior team recruiting, training, and development.

• 12+ years of relevant experience in private credit, direct lending, or cash-flow based lending to U.S. middle market companies ($5–$50 million EBITDA).
• Demonstrated experience originating and leading the underwriting and execution of leveraged finance transactions.
• Strong quantitative and credit analysis skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to take responsibility for transaction underwriting, portfolio management, and credit outcomes.
• Experience negotiating loan agreements, intercreditor agreements, and related credit documentation.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for origination, diligence, and portfolio-related activities.
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