Selby Jennings
Base Pay Range
$300,000.00/yr - $500,000.00/yr
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Our client is a nimble, entrepreneurial direct lending platform with a strong track record of providing flexible capital solutions to founder‑led and sponsor‑backed businesses. The firm operates with a private equity‑style approach – expecting Managing Directors to source, underwrite, execute, and actively manage investments, including board participation. A legacy fee structure ensures meaningful upside for investors who build and manage high‑performing portfolios.
Role Overview As Managing Director, you will build and own a portfolio of
~8 high‑quality sponsor‑backed deals
in the lower middle market. This is a
cradle‑to‑grave role , covering origination, underwriting, structuring, and portfolio oversight. You’ll work closely with sponsors, management teams, and internal stakeholders to drive value and broaden national coverage, with a particular focus on the
West Coast and Mountain West
regions.
Key Responsibilities
Originate new investment opportunities through sponsor and intermediary relationships
Lead underwriting, diligence, and structuring of debt transactions
Sit on portfolio company boards and drive value creation strategies
Build and scale a regional portfolio with full P&L ownership
Represent the firm externally and contribute to brand‑building in the market
Ideal Candidate Profile
10+ years of experience in private credit, mezzanine, or SBIC‑backed investing
Demonstrated ability to originate and underwrite deals independently
Strong operational and board‑level experience preferred
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and grow a regional franchise
Based in the Midwest/West Coast or open to relocating (Seattle, LA, SF, Chicago, etc.)
Why Join?
Full ownership of deals from cradle to grave
Transparent compensation structure with meaningful upside
Opportunity to shape and grow a regional or national portfolio
Collaborative, high‑performance culture with long‑term vision
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and General Business
Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Investment Management
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Direct message the job poster from Selby Jennings
Our client is a nimble, entrepreneurial direct lending platform with a strong track record of providing flexible capital solutions to founder‑led and sponsor‑backed businesses. The firm operates with a private equity‑style approach – expecting Managing Directors to source, underwrite, execute, and actively manage investments, including board participation. A legacy fee structure ensures meaningful upside for investors who build and manage high‑performing portfolios.
Role Overview As Managing Director, you will build and own a portfolio of
~8 high‑quality sponsor‑backed deals
in the lower middle market. This is a
cradle‑to‑grave role , covering origination, underwriting, structuring, and portfolio oversight. You’ll work closely with sponsors, management teams, and internal stakeholders to drive value and broaden national coverage, with a particular focus on the
West Coast and Mountain West
regions.
Key Responsibilities
Originate new investment opportunities through sponsor and intermediary relationships
Lead underwriting, diligence, and structuring of debt transactions
Sit on portfolio company boards and drive value creation strategies
Build and scale a regional portfolio with full P&L ownership
Represent the firm externally and contribute to brand‑building in the market
Ideal Candidate Profile
10+ years of experience in private credit, mezzanine, or SBIC‑backed investing
Demonstrated ability to originate and underwrite deals independently
Strong operational and board‑level experience preferred
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and grow a regional franchise
Based in the Midwest/West Coast or open to relocating (Seattle, LA, SF, Chicago, etc.)
Why Join?
Full ownership of deals from cradle to grave
Transparent compensation structure with meaningful upside
Opportunity to shape and grow a regional or national portfolio
Collaborative, high‑performance culture with long‑term vision
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Finance and General Business
Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals and Investment Management
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