Firm Overview

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:

• Primarily, assist with analysis & execution of purchases of portfolios of credit and equity investments in U.S. LMM funds (secondaries), primary LP investments into funds and to a lesser extent direct credit and equity investments alongside fund managers (co-investments) to U.S. based businesses with $5 - $30 million in EBITDA.
• Participate in all aspects of the transaction, including deal selection, pricing analysis, negotiation and execution.
• Prepare detailed investment committee memoranda and ensure financial model quality control.
• Participate in the on-going active management and monitoring of fund positions and underlying companies.
• Add value to other aspects of the overall business as an aligned partner assisting in building a leading U.S. LMM asset management business.
• Assist with additional junior team training & development including Star Mountain’s year-round internship program.
• Assist with investor follow-up requests relating to performance, portfolio analysis and other aspects, etc.

 

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree, ideally in finance and / or accounting.
• 2-4 years of total experience within some combination of secondaries, M&A, consulting, or principal investment activities in U.S. private businesses.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to take on material responsibility and accountability.
• Must have strong references available (at the appropriate time) from peers, subordinates and superiors.
• Team player with a positive attitude and great people skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide as needed for new investment due diligence and portfolio monitoring activities.

 

Timing: Immediate

 

Location: Ideal candidate located in Tampa, FL or willing to relocate.

 

Compensation: Base, bonus, and equity package within a heavily aligned organizational culture.

 

Please submit resume through LinkedIn.

 

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.