Vice President, Commercial Private Credit - Greater Tampa Bay Area

Vice President, Commercial Private Credit - Greater Tampa Bay Area

Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties

Libertas Funding is an institutional-quality private credit firm headquartered in Greenwich, CT, providing growth capital, revenue-based financing, and working capital solutions to established small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. Backed by deep institutional banking and credit expertise, Libertas combines proprietary technology and disciplined underwriting with a relationship-first approach, serving as a long-term financial partner to middle-market businesses pursuing acquisitions, expansion, and other strategic growth initiatives. We seek qualified candidates who work with integrity and excellence, and who value teamwork, customer service, diversity, and accountability.

Position Summary

The VP of Commercial Private Credit will engage in credit origination and structuring across the Greater Tampa Bay area with specific coverage of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties. This production role is responsible for independently managing their own pipeline and growing a high performing credit origination platform by leveraging direct sales channels consisting of deep relationships with business owners, C-Suite executives and strategic partners to deliver customized financing solutions to lower and middle-market companies (typically $10M–$150M in revenue).

Key Responsibilities

• Source, originate, and structure commercial private credit transactions.
• Meet monthly, quarterly and annual funding targets.
• Build relationships with companies, financial sponsors and strategic advisors.
• Execute Southeast Commercial Private Credit Playbook.
• Establish Libertas as a leading private credit provider in the region.
• Oversee full deal lifecycle.
• Partner with underwriting and risk teams.
• Partner with senior leadership on growth initiatives.
• Independently manage and consistently meet your funding targets and goals.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial lending or private credit.
• Self-motivated with the ability to self-source opportunities in assigned market channel.
• Strong and proven track record of deal origination and execution.
• Deep understanding of the financial markets and alternative financing.
• Strong written and oral communications skills required.
• Ability to work well with a variety of people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong South Florida market network.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• MBA Preferred

Salary Range: $125K-$160K

Libertas Funding, LLC participates in E-Verify.

Libertas Funding, LLC will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Libertas Funding, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state, or local laws. All employment at Libertas Funding LLC, is contingent upon satisfactory reference and background checks.