Title
Managing Director of Origination
Location
Remote
Client Overview
Our client is a prominent private credit firm specializing in lower middle market (LMM) sponsor-backed direct lending. The firm has a strong track record of delivering flexible capital solutions to private equity sponsors across diverse industries. They are seeking an experienced Principal or Managing Director to join their New York City team. This pivotal role will focus on sponsor coverage, deal origination, and contributing to deal execution and underwriting.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Principal or Managing Director, you will play a critical role in expanding the firm's footprint in the LMM space. You will work closely with private equity sponsors to originate direct lending transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sponsor Coverage & Relationship Management:
Build, nurture, and expand relationships with private equity sponsors to uncover new lending opportunities. - Origination:
Source and develop direct lending deals, with a particular focus on sponsor-backed transactions in the LMM sector.
Qualifications
- Experience:
Proven track record in sponsor coverage and deal origination within private credit, direct lending, or leveraged finance. - Knowledge:
Deep understanding of lower middle market sponsor-backed transactions and the private equity landscape. - Skills:
Strong rolodex of LMM sponsored connections