Director, SBIC & Private Fund Investments

0101 The Huntington National Bank; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Private Capital is seeking a Director to oversee SBIC and private fund investments, leading sourcing, underwriting, and monitoring activities across the LP investment lifecycle.

You will develop investment strategies, evaluate fund managers, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and strong risk-adjusted returns. This role requires deep SBIC knowledge and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in alternative, CRA, or SBIC Investing (Basic Qualifications).
• 5+ years SBIC private fund investment experience (Basic Qualifications).
• Extensive knowledge of SBIC funds, private equity, private credit, mezzanine finance, and alternative investment structures (Preferred).
• Experience underwriting and monitoring LP investments in private investment funds (Preferred).
• Strong financial modeling, investment analysis, and portfolio management skills (Preferred).
• Understanding of SBA regulations, fund governance structures, and private fund operations (Preferred).
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills (Preferred).
• Ability to present investment recommendations to senior management and investment committees (Preferred).
• Proven ability to manage multiple investment opportunities and portfolio relationships simultaneously (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate SBIC and private fund investment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with SBIC fund managers, sponsors, general partners, and industry intermediaries.
• Lead investment underwriting, due diligence, and approval processes for prospective LP investments.
• Assess investment strategies, management teams, fund structures, and portfolio construction methodologies.
• Prepare investment memoranda, committee presentations, and executive reporting materials.
• Monitor portfolio performance, fund compliance, and adherence to investment guidelines.
• Review quarterly financial statements, capital calls, distributions, valuations, and fund reporting packages.
• Facilitate investment funding, capital call processing, and ongoing portfolio administration.
• Perform portfolio analytics and develop financial models to evaluate fund performance and investment returns.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements associated with SBIC and private fund investments.
• Identify portfolio risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and provide periodic risk reporting.
• Collaborate with Credit, Finance, Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Treasury, and Operations teams.
• Evaluate co-investment opportunities and strategic investment partnerships arising from sponsor relationships.
• Assist in developing portfolio strategy, asset allocation frameworks, and investment performance measurement processes.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements, operational efficiencies, and technology improvements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on private equity, private credit, and SBIC program developments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial modeling

Investment analysis

Portfolio management

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

SBIC / private fund investing

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in alternative, CRA, or SBIC Investing

Job description

Huntington Private Capital is seeking a Director to oversee SBIC and private fund investments, leading sourcing, underwriting, and monitoring activities across the LP investment lifecycle.

You will develop investment strategies, evaluate fund managers, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and strong risk-adjusted returns. This role requires deep SBIC knowledge and a proactive, collaborative approach.