VP, Software & Tech Direct Lending

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings seeks a Vice President or Director to join its Direct Lending team, focusing on originating and executing transactions in the software and technology sectors. This role is primarily origination with substantial execution responsibilities, servicing sponsor-backed cash flow loans and ARR-based financings.

The ideal candidate will have a deep network of private equity sponsors and tech intermediaries, experience sourcing, underwriting, and closing deals, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in private credit, direct lending, or investment banking.
• Proven ability to originate and execute sponsor-backed cash flow loans and ARR-based financings.

Responsibilities

• Originate new lending opportunities within software and tech-enabled services.
• Build and maintain relationships with private equity sponsors, founders, and intermediaries.
• Source, evaluate, and execute sponsor-backed cash flow loans and ARR-based financings.
• Lead transaction execution, including underwriting, due diligence, and deal structuring.
• Collaborate with credit, legal, and portfolio management teams throughout the investment process.
• Represent the firm at sponsor meetings, conferences, and industry events.

Skills

Origination

Relationship building

Underwriting

Deal execution

SaaS/software knowledge

Independent work

Job description

Selby Jennings seeks a Vice President or Director to join its Direct Lending team, focusing on originating and executing transactions in the software and technology sectors. This role is primarily origination with substantial execution responsibilities, servicing sponsor-backed cash flow loans and ARR-based financings.

The ideal candidate will have a deep network of private equity sponsors and tech intermediaries, experience sourcing, underwriting, and closing deals, and the ability to work