Senior Investment Professional - Private Equity

Senior Investment Professional - Private Equity

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Senior Investment Professional – Private Equity

Star Mountain is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the large and less competitive lower middle‑market (LMM), comprising businesses with annual EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million. The firm employs three complementary strategies: private credit, private equity, and secondary credit and PE fund investing within the U.S. LMM. The firm’s track record, business model, growth trajectory and award‑winning culture provide compelling career opportunities for driven and talented individuals.

Culture is a core principle, including long‑term alignment of interest with 100% of U.S. employees participating in investment profits. The firm has over $4 billion in assets under management and expects strong continued growth based on its performance, distinctive investment approach and diversified investor base of domestic and global institutions, including public and corporate pensions, insurance companies, commercial banks, endowments, foundations and family offices. Star Mountain values team players with positive, solutions‑based attitudes complemented by a strong work ethic and is heavily committed to long‑term training and career development. The firm is employee‑owned with material long‑term wealth creation opportunity for dedicated, entrepreneurial professionals. Dynamic team of over 120 full‑time people and 40+ senior advisors / operating partners.

The senior team has an average of 30 years of investment experience, including prior leadership experience at Fortress, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch.

Overview

• We are seeking a senior investment professional focused on control and structured private equity investments in U.S. lower middle‑market companies that generally have $5 million to $50 million in annual EBITDA. Executives must have a strong track record of originating, underwriting, and managing private equity investments as well as managing and developing junior talent.
• Investment experience in business services, industrials, healthcare, and technology is desirable. Star Mountain does not invest in energy, commodities, or real estate.
• Executive must also have experience completing successful buy and build strategies and a focus on active portfolio management.
• Star Mountain is leveraging broader deal flow, resources, and expertise of its nationwide investment platform to further expand its private equity business. Executives will also have the opportunity to gain selective exposure to other investment sectors of the firm, including secondaries, where appropriate.

Position Description

• Deal Origination and Execution: Lead sourcing, evaluation, and execution of private equity investments. Structure creative capital solutions to meet the needs of management teams and investors.
• Investment Strategy and Diligence: Drive investment thesis development, oversee detailed due diligence, and lead term sheet negotiation and documentation processes.
• Investment Committee Leadership: Take a leading role in Investment Committee discussions, presenting clear, data‑driven recommendations and insights to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Portfolio Oversight and Value Creation: Actively manage portfolio companies through board participation, strategic planning, operational improvements, and preparation for exit events.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and expand relationships with management teams, investment banks, deal intermediaries, and institutional investors to enhance deal flow and fundraising efforts.
• Firm Leadership and: Contribute meaningfully to Star Mountain’s broader strategic initiatives, including firm leadership, fundraising, business development, and platform growth.
• Team Development: Mentor and manage junior and mid‑level team members, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture focused on excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant recent experience in private equity. Prior experience in investment banking, consulting, and operating businesses is a plus.
• Proven track record sourcing, executing, and managing middle‑market investments in companies with $5–50 million of EBITDA.
• Strong portfolio management background, including board participation, operational oversight, and exit optimization.
• Excellent strategic, analytical, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with investors and management teams.
• Proven leadership in building and developing teams; recognized as a mentor and culture carrier.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for contributing to the growth of a leading private investment firm.
• Willingness to travel nationwide as needed for deal sourcing, portfolio management, and investor engagement.
• Timing: Immediate.
• Location: Must be willing to work out of our Tampa or NYC office.

Compensation

The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and performance during the selection process. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and other economics. Total compensation may vary by role, location, department, and individual performance. The firm is 100% employee owned, providing for a material economic wealth creation opportunity.

Benefits

Star Mountain Capital is committed to a healthy and engaged workforce. Our benefits are constantly evolving to support our employees’ needs today and in the future. We offer a highly competitive medical, dental, and vision package, as well as selected other benefits.

Location: Tampa, FL or NYC office

Salary range: $93,660.00 – $213,200.00