Senior Investment Professional / SBIC Qualified Principal

Senior Investment Professional / SBIC Qualified Principal

We are seeking a senior investment professional with a proven track record of sourcing, underwriting, and managing successful investments who meets, or is capable of meeting, the SBA’s qualifications for an SBIC Qualified Principal.

This is an opportunity to join an experienced team and be involved across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and underwriting to closing and working with portfolio companies. We are looking for someone who enjoys investing in small and lower-middle-market businesses and building lasting relationships with business owners, management teams, and sponsors.

The role offers significant autonomy, a meaningful voice in investment decisions, and the opportunity to help shape the continued growth of an established investment platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with sponsors, business owners, lenders, and intermediaries to generate new investment opportunities.
• Lead the evaluation, underwriting, due diligence, structuring, and execution of debt and equity investments.
• Present investment opportunities to the Investment Committee and play an active role in investment decisions.
• Work closely with portfolio companies and sponsors throughout the investment period, including valuations, follow-on investments, amendments, restructurings, and exits.
• Support the firm's ongoing compliance with SBA and SBIC requirements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mezzanine investing, private credit, private equity, or a related investment discipline.
• Proven track record sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and managing investments in small and lower-middle-market businesses.
• Established relationships within the lower-middle-market investment community.
• SBIC experience or familiarity with SBA regulations is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional designation is a plus.

About Us

We are an established Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) with a long history of investing in U.S. small and lower-middle-market businesses. We provide debt and equity capital to established companies across a variety of industries.

We are a small, experienced team that values thoughtful decision-making, collaboration, and long-term relationships. Our structure allows us to take a patient approach to investing and focus on building successful partnerships with management teams, business owners, and sponsors.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual incentive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401K with a company match, paid time off, and financial wellness program. Compensation will reflect the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and investment track record.

Location

This position may be based in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office or remotely within the United States.

Interested?

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume and a brief introduction. We will make reasonable efforts to maintain confidentiality of applicant inquiries and application materials.