Director, Origination - Private Credit

Mitsubishi HC Capital America • Norwalk, CT

408d • $185,000 - $213,000

About The Position

The Director, Origination is responsible for originating, structuring, and closing private credit direct lending transactions with middle-market companies across the U.S. This role involves developing and managing relationships with private equity sponsors, intermediaries, and financial institutions to achieve growth and profitability targets. The position requires a commitment to internal control and involves working with a cross-functional execution team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of transaction experience in middle-market leveraged finance, sponsor finance, or private credit.
• Established network of middle-market private equity sponsors, intermediaries, and financial institutions.
• Strong origination skills with a proven ability to communicate the value proposition of a non-bank independent finance company.
• Extensive knowledge of leveraged finance and private credit markets.
• Excellent corporate finance, credit, financial modeling, and underwriting skills.
• Strong presentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Credit training and transaction underwriting experience preferred.
• Participation in industry associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate new cash flow lending opportunities with a focus on private equity sponsored middle-market companies.
• Develop and manage relationships with targeted private equity sponsors, intermediaries, and financial institutions.
• Review and evaluate new opportunities based on division parameters for credit, structure, Return on Assets, and strategic fit.
• Prepare prescreen memos to review new opportunities with the team.
• Prepare and negotiate term sheets with private equity sponsors and companies, including transaction structure, deal terms, pricing, and financial covenants.
• Prepare financial models and other analysis as required to structure transactions and support the underwriting process.
• Lead a cross-functional deal team through the structuring, underwriting, and closing of transactions in collaboration with credit, operations, and external counsel teams.
• Participate in industry conferences and networking events to promote the division and maintain market visibility.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees