Managing Director, Origination and Direct Credit Underwriting

Managing Director, Origination and Direct Credit Underwriting

Apply swiftly—our recruiting team is actively reviewing applications for this elite role.

Star Mountain is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the large and less competitive lower middle‑market (LMM) companies that have between $5 million and $50 million in annual EBITDA. The firm employs three complementary strategies: (i) private credit, (ii) private equity, and (iii) secondary private credit and private equity fund investing, all within the U.S. LMM. With ~$4.5 billion in assets under management and a culture built on long‑term alignment, Star Mountain is employee‑owned, offers material wealth‑creation opportunity, and values team players who bring positive, solutions‑based attitudes and a strong work ethic.

The senior team averages 30 years of investment experience and is heavily committed to training and career development.

• Originate and lead the underwriting and execution of flexible capital‑solution investments—including private credit and structured equity—in U.S. businesses with $5–$50 million EBITDA.
• Negotiate definitive credit and equity documentation.
• Add value to Star Mountain’s overall business by acting as an aligned partner in building a leading private investment platform.
• Maintain and broaden relationships with deal‑flow origins, prospective limited partners, and third‑party due‑diligence providers.
• Analyze and execute secondary purchases of credit and equity portfolios in U.S. LMM funds.
• On‑go, actively monitor portfolio companies, anticipate and document credit events, and creatively identify and implement value‑added activities to support portfolio needs.
• Assist with junior‑team recruiting, training, and development.

• 12+ years of experience in cash‑flow lending or investing in U.S. companies with $5–$50 million EBITDA.
• Broad experience originating and leading leveraged‑finance transactions across industries.
• Strong quantitative aptitude and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to take on material responsibility for transaction underwriting, asset management, and credit outcomes.
• Experience negotiating loan agreements and equity documentation.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong people skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for origination, due‑diligence, portfolio board meetings, and investor relations.
• Immediate availability.
• Ideal candidates located in the Southeast/Southwest.

The salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and performance. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and other economics. The firm’s 100 % employee ownership structure provides material wealth‑creation opportunity.

Star Mountain offers a competitive medical, dental, and vision package, 50 % coverage of monthly gym memberships, a cell‑phone stipend, tuition support for job‑related designations, and other bespoke benefits.

Thank you for your interest. Because we receive many applications, we may not respond individually. If your resume matches the role, we will start a conversation. If you do not hear immediately, please understand we are carefully reviewing all applications and will keep your resume on file for future opportunities that align with your experience.

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