Senior Originator, Lower Middle Market Credit

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Selby Jennings is seeking a Senior Originator to join its growing Lower Middle Market direct lending platform in New York, NY. The role centers on sourcing, developing, and executing investments while expanding relationships across the lower middle market ecosystem, with a focus on founder-owned and family-owned companies.

You will build a robust pipeline, collaborate with underwriting and investment teams, and represent the firm at industry events to expand market presence.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in direct lending, private credit, mezzanine finance, or sponsor coverage.
• Proven track record sourcing opportunities within the lower middle market.
• Strong relationships with independent sponsors, family offices, founders and intermediary networks.
• Experience working with management teams, operating executives and business owners is highly preferred.
• Excellent networking, relationship management, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Source and originate new lending opportunities across the lower middle market.
• Develop and maintain relationships with emerging and lower middle market private equity firms, family offices, founders and business owners, operating executives and management teams, and investment bankers.
• Build and execute a targeted business development strategy to expand the firm's market presence.
• Evaluate potential investment opportunities and collaborate with underwriting and investment teams throughout the deal process.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, networking events, and sponsor meetings.
• Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities and provide regular market intelligence to senior leadership.

Connaissances

Sourcing

Relationship mgmt

Networking

Communication

Deal execution

Market intelligence

Description du poste

Selby Jennings is seeking a Senior Originator to join its growing Lower Middle Market direct lending platform in New York, NY. The role centers on sourcing, developing, and executing investments while expanding relationships across the lower middle market ecosystem, with a focus on founder-owned and family-owned companies.

You will build a robust pipeline, collaborate with underwriting and investment teams, and represent the firm at industry events to expand market presence.