Director, Origination

Deerpath Capital Management • Chicago, IL

22h

About The Position

Deerpath Capital is a leading direct lending firm specializing in providing first lien senior debt financing to middle market companies. Deerpath is focused on providing debt capital for acquisitions, refinancings, ownership transitions and growth capital to companies in the U.S. lower middle market. Deerpath has investment offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, as well as overseas investor relations offices in London, Seoul, Tokyo and Brisbane. The firm employs approximately 100 employees globally.

Requirements

• 10+ years of overall experience with 6-10+ years of experience at a buy-side credit / direct lending fund, leverage finance or debt capital markets at an investment bank. Relevant sponsor coverage is a positive.
• Considerable deal execution experience with proven ability to drive deal process
• Good communicator, with ability to interface with sponsors and management teams, and spearhead negotiations
• Strong academic record, including a bachelor’s degree
• Excellent financial modeling skills
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to candidates in Boston, Chicago and South Florida and open to other locations

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop sponsor relationships to originate deal flow
• Screen and identify attractive transaction opportunities to pursue
• Manage internal investment approval process, including oversight and presentation of analyses and materials to the firm’s investment committee
• Develop transaction structure and negotiate deal terms with sponsor and borrower
• Spearhead due diligence process, including external diligence meetings and calls
• Lead legal documentation review and negotiation
• Monitor ongoing performance of existing credits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director