Director, Private Credit Originations

Director of Originations

Location: Boston or Fort Lauderdale

Company Overview:

My client, a leading direct lending firm, specializes in providing first lien, senior debt financing to middle market companies in the U.S. lower middle market. $7 billion in AUM

Primary Responsibilities

• Cultivate and nurture sponsor relationships to generate deal flow.
• Evaluate and pinpoint attractive transaction opportunities for pursuit.
• Oversee the internal investment approval process, including presenting analyses and materials to the investment committee.
• Develop transaction structures and negotiate deal terms with sponsors and borrowers.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts, including organizing external diligence meetings and calls.
• Lead the review and negotiation of legal documentation.
• Monitor existing credits, attending Board meetings as an observer.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Possess 10+ years of overall experience, with 6-10+ years at a buy-side credit/direct lending fund, leverage finance, or debt capital markets within an investment bank. Relevant sponsor coverage experience is advantageous.
• Demonstrate considerable deal execution experience with a proven ability to drive the deal process.
• Exhibit strong communication skills, capable of interacting with sponsors, management teams, and spearheading negotiations,
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Willingness to travel.