Managing Director/Business Development Officer IV - Sponsor Coverage
Core
Originate and lead debt financing transactions for private equity-backed leveraged buyouts, recaps, and refinancing, managing the full investment lifecycle from sourcing to closing.
Role type
Managing Director / Senior Business Development Officer (Private Credit)
Builds
Private credit facilities, cash flow revolvers, Term Loan A, software/ARR lending, ABL, and BSL products for private equity firms.
Domain
Private Equity / Private Credit / Leveraged Finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Credit structuring, Financial analysis, Deal sourcing, Relationship management, Due diligence management, Term sheet negotiation, Risk assessment, Market intelligence, Pipeline management, Team mentoring
Preferred skills
Asset Allocation, Capital Management, Equity Valuations, Investment Banking, Sales
Technologies
CRM platforms
Responsibilities
Lead coverage and relationship management of Chicago-based PE firms; Maintain relationships with direct lending firms for co-lend opportunities; Analyze and qualify initial deal opportunities; Prepare and present credit analyses and term sheet recommendations; Deliver, pitch, and negotiate term sheets; Guide junior bankers in evaluating and structuring opportunities; Represent the firm at sponsor meetings and industry events.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities