Vice President, Private Credit Originator

A leading middle-market private credit manager based in New York City is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Vice President, Originations to join its growing platform. The firm focuses on providing bespoke financing solutions to middle-market companies through non-sponsored, special situations, and opportunistic credit investments.

This individual will play a critical role in driving new investment opportunities, developing strategic relationships across the market, and originating proprietary deal flow. The ideal candidate will possess a strong network of intermediaries, advisors, lenders, private equity firms, and company executives, along with the credit acumen necessary to evaluate and advance transactions through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, originate, and cultivate new investment opportunities across the middle-market landscape
• Develop and manage relationships with investment banks, boutique advisory firms, accounting firms, consultants, lenders, restructuring advisors, and corporate executives
• Generate proprietary and limited-process deal flow aligned with the firm's investment strategy
• Evaluate prospective opportunities and lead preliminary underwriting efforts in partnership with the investment team
• Present new opportunities to senior leadership and investment committee members
• Drive transaction execution alongside underwriting and portfolio management teams
• Represent the firm at conferences, industry events, and networking functions to expand market presence and sourcing channels
• Maintain an active pipeline of actionable opportunities and provide regular reporting on origination activity
• Serve as a trusted partner to borrowers, advisors, and other market participants throughout the deal lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
• 7+ years of relevant experience in private credit, direct lending, leveraged finance, specialty finance, business development, capital solutions, or investment banking
• Demonstrated track record of sourcing and originating middle-market lending opportunities
• Established network of investment bankers, financial sponsors, restructuring professionals, and corporate executives
• Strong understanding of credit underwriting, transaction structuring, and risk assessment
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and advance opportunities from origination through closing
• Exceptional relationship management, communication, and business development skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently while collaborating closely with investment professionals