Vice President, Investment Team

Role Overview

Deerpath Capital, a leading U.S. direct lending firm providing first-lien senior debt financing to lower middle market companies, is hiring a Vice President for its Investment Team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Deerpath has investment offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, plus investor-relations offices in London, Seoul, Tokyo and Brisbane, and employs approximately 100 people.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite, execute and manage credit investments and restructurings
• Lead evaluation of new investment opportunities, including investment committee materials, financial modeling, credit analysis and industry research
• Lead deal execution: due diligence workflows, client communications, transaction structuring and investment committee presentations
• Play an integral role in legal documentation (term sheets, credit agreements, amendments)
• Oversee and mentor junior investment team members
• Monitor the firm's existing portfolio companies, including restructurings
• Support business development, including industry conferences and meetings with private equity sponsors and bankers

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience, including at least 6 years in private credit, direct lending or leveraged finance (direct credit experience required)
• Strong financial modeling and presentation skills
• Significant deal execution and transaction structuring experience
• Considerable legal documentation and negotiation experience
• Ability to mentor junior team members and work independently
• Willingness to travel; strong academic record

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (On-site)