MD, Origination and PE Underwriting

InforCapital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Employee-owned structure

Job summary

Star Mountain Capital, a leading private investment firm focused on the U.S. lower middle-market, is seeking a Managing Director to lead origination and underwriting for its private equity strategy.

The role is fully remote within the United States and involves oversight of the investment lifecycle. The successful candidate will have 12+ years of private equity experience, a proven track record in control-oriented investments, and strong financial modeling and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of private equity experience focused on lower middle-market LBOs.
• Proven track record leading control-oriented equity investments.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide for deal sourcing and board participation.

Responsibilities

• Originate and lead execution of control and minority equity investments in U.S. lower middle-market.
• Oversee the full investment lifecycle: sourcing, due diligence, structuring, valuation, and closing.
• Negotiate purchase agreements and governance documents.
• Partner with management teams and boards on value creation strategies, including add-on acquisitions.
• Cultivate relationships with intermediaries, executives, co-investors, and LPs to build proprietary deal flow.
• Monitor portfolio performance and mentor junior investment professionals.

Job description

# MD, Origination and PE UnderwritingStar Mountain CapitalManaging DirectorPrivate EquityRemoteLocationUnited StatesDate PostedAugust 6, 2026RegionAmericasStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Equity / Managing Director jobs in United States" are published.## About This Role**Role overview**Star Mountain Capital, a ~$4.5 billion AUM private investment firm focused on the U.S. lower middle-market ($5-$50M EBITDA businesses), is hiring a Managing Director to lead origination and underwriting for its private equity strategy. The role is fully remote within the U.S.**Key responsibilities**- Originate, evaluate, and lead execution of control and minority equity investments in U.S. lower middle-market businesses- Drive the full investment lifecycle: sourcing, due diligence, structuring, valuation, and closing- Lead negotiation of purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and equity documentation- Partner with management teams and boards on value creation strategies, including add-on acquisitions- Evaluate and execute secondary investments, including acquisitions of PE fund interests and operating company portfolios- Cultivate relationships with intermediaries, executives, co-investors, and limited partners to build proprietary deal flow- Monitor portfolio company performance and mentor junior investment professionals**Qualifications**- 12+ years of private equity experience, focused on lower middle-market leveraged buyouts ($5-$50M EBITDA)- Demonstrated track record leading control-oriented equity investment underwriting and execution- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills- Experience negotiating purchase agreements and governance frameworks- Willingness to travel nationwide for deal sourcing and board participation**Compensation & location**Remote (U.S.). Discretionary annual bonus; the firm is 100% employee-owned with long-term wealth creation participation for all U.S. employees. Star Mountain manages ~$4.5B AUM across private credit, private equity, and secondaries strategies focused on the U.S. lower middle-market.Apply for this Position