Star Mountain is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the large and less competitive lower middle-market – businesses that generally have between $3 million and $50 million in annual EBITDA (“LMM”). The firm employs three complementary strategies: private credit, private equity and secondary fund investing, all focused within North America. 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 which includes long-term alignment of interest with 100% of employees participating in investment profits. The Firm has over $3 billion in assets under management and expects strong continued growth based on its performance, distinctive investment approach and its diversified investor base of domestic and global institutions (including public pensions, corporate pensions, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, and family offices) and individuals. 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 100% employee-owned with material long-term wealth creation opportunity for dedicated, entrepreneurial professionals. Dynamic team of over 60 full-time people and 40+ Senior Advisors / Operating Partners.
The senior team has over 500 years of collective investment experience including prior leadership experience at Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Thoma Bravo, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Citigroup and Barings.
For the last three consecutive years, Star Mountain was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by both Crain’s and Pensions & Investments.
For the last three consecutive years, Star Mountain was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by both Crain’s and Pensions & Investments.
Position Description:
The Client Services & Office Management Professional will be a front-facing figure of Star Mountain’s Tampa, FL office, helping greet, develop and manage relationships consisting of investors, business owners and other deal flow referral sources (i.e., commercial banks, legal and accounting firms, etc.) through a combination of in-person and virtual events as well as telephonic outreach. This represents a unique opportunity to join an established, entrepreneurial team led by executives with decades of experiences across top investment management firms nationwide.
- Greeting relationships and developing strong rapport with them predominantly in the Star Mountain office as well as at out-of-office events
- Coordinate meetings between internal and external constituents including scheduling, arranging catering, and developing meeting agendas
- Assist with human resources management and recruiting, as well as assisting with management of the year-round internship program
- Work directly with senior team members to manage key investor relationships
- Engage with universities to help with interns, vetting and onboarding
- Research prospective investors, coordinate initial meetings / conference calls and provide introductory information in a timely and thoughtful manner
- Prepare materials, travel logistics and event management in relation to investor meetings, conferences, and other business development activities in and around the Tampa area
- General assistance as needed, inclusive of CRM system / relationship maintenance
- Other duties may include outreach to wealth management, family offices, high net worth individuals, and university career offices to educate these constituencies about Star Mountain's brand and capabilities
- Oversee a well-managed, professional and organized office environment
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, ideally in business / marketing or a related field
- 1+ YOE professional experience, ideally in a business development, office management, investor relations or similar capacity within a financial or professional services firm
- Work from Star Mountain's newly established Tampa, FL office
Desired Attributes:
- Strong relationship building skills and ability to cultivate personal rapport
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and a quick learner with strong experience using Outlook and CRM software
- Positive, "can do" attitude of always trying one's best
- Sense of ownership and pride in work, firm and culture
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced entrepreneurial work environment
Time: Immediate
Location: Tampa, Florida
Compensation: Base, bonus, and incentive package within a heavily aligned organizational culture.
Please submit resume through LinkedIn.
Please visit the following links for more information about Star Mountain, the Star Mountain Charitable Foundation, Star Mountain’s Crain’s and Pensions & Investments awards, and to visit our YouTube channel.
Investing in the Growth Engine of America ®
www.StarMountainCapital.com
Note: Detailed award eligibility requirements for Crain’s can be found here and for Pensions & Investments here.