Senior Associate, Business Development - Deerpath Capital Management

Location: Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale

Company Description

Deerpath Capital is a leading direct lending firm specializing in providing first lien, senior debt financing to middle market companies. Deerpath is focused on providing debt capital for acquisitions, refinancings, ownership transitions and growth capital to companies in the U.S. lower middle market. Deerpath has investment offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, as well as overseas investor relations offices in London, Seoul, Tokyo and Brisbane. The firm employs approximately 100 employees globally and manages more than $7.0 billion in assets as of 12/31/23.

Primary Responsibilities

• Generate deal flow for direct lending initiatives.
• Conduct research and engage with business brokers to identify potential opportunities.
• Assist with establishing and nurturing relationships with bankers to enhance deal sourcing efforts.
• Reach out to the independent sponsor community, evaluating suitability for lending products based on deal size and capital backing.
• Participate in industry conferences to develop proprietary deal flow.
• Assist with providing dedicated coverage for small sponsors with fund sizes under $250 million
• Generate leads and identify potential sponsors through various channels such as networking, cold calling, and attending industry events.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 5-7 years’ experience in Business Development. Investment Banking, Buyside Transaction Advisory or Lending/Private Equity backgrounds are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, marketing, or related field
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and business trends.
• Excellent communicator, with ability to interface with sponsors and management teams.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel
• Preference given to candidates in Boston, Chicago and Florida and open to other locations.

NO RECRUITERS or AGENCIES for this posting. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Deerpath will be considered Deerpath property. Deerpath will NOT pay a fee for any placements resulting from the receipt of any unsolicited resumes.

Deerpath Capital Management, LP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristics.

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