Private Credit Managing Director

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Selby Jennings. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $300,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr Managing Director - Private Credit (West Coast Coverage) Location: Flexible within the West Coast (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, or surrounding markets) Firm Type: Lower Middle Market Direct Lending Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus + carried interest Are you a full-cycle investor with a passion for the lower middle market? Our client, an East Coast-based Private Credit firm with a differentiated model and long-standing fee structure, is seeking a Managing Director to lead origination, execution, and portfolio management efforts across the broader West Coast. About the Firm: This is a nimble, entrepreneurial direct lending shop with a strong track record of providing flexible capital solutions to founder-led and sponsor-backed businesses. The firm operates more like a private equity model-expecting MDs to source, underwrite, execute, and actively manage investments, including board participation. Their legacy fee structure ensures meaningful upside for investors who build and manage high-performing portfolios. Role Overview: As Managing Director, you'll be responsible for building and owning a portfolio of 7-8 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 build a regional presence. 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 both 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 Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Selby Jennings by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Managing Director” roles. Los Angeles, CA $240,000.00-$300,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President, Hospital Partnerships and Institutional Strategy Chief Executive Officer – Market-Leading Equipment Supply and Engineering Services Enterprise - Private Equity-78940 Vice President, Data Governance and Strategy Santa Monica, CA $218,050.00-$321,485.00 1 day ago Vice President, Business Development and Sales Torrance, CA $215,000.00-$300,000.00 2 months ago Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Managing Director - Right of Way Services Long Beach, CA $200,000.00-$260,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Vice President of Justice for Taxpayers, Workers, & Small Business Owners Los Angeles, CA $140,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago Consultant Senior- Business Banking- Vice President Senior Vice President, Business Development & Client Officer - Healthcare Pasadena, CA $160,000.00-$165,000.00 3 days ago General Manager, Full Time, Manhattan Beach - Pottery Barn Los Angeles, CA $100,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $190,000.00-$210,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Vice President, Public Relations (FX) Vice President, Legal Vendor Strategy & Management Los Angeles, CA $170,000.00-$210,000.00 7 hours ago Associate Vice President of Strategic Communication & Brand Management Vice President, Studio and Content Finance Solutions Universal City, CA $220,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago Long Beach, CA $156,422.00-$272,970.00 4 hours ago General Manager - Dignity Health Sports Park Carson, CA $330,000.00-$380,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles, CA $15,000.00-$22,119.00 2 weeks ago Westlake Village, CA $256,000.00-$384,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr