Associate, Investment Team

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluating new investment opportunities, including modeling, industry research, and meeting with management teams
• Preparing and presenting analysis and materials for the firm’s investment committee
• Monitoring the firm’s existing portfolio companies
• Assisting in firm’s business development efforts, such as attending industry conferences, meeting with Private Equity Firms and Bankers

Desired Skills & Experience

• 2-4 years experience in investment banking, buyside transaction advisory or at a similar Lender or Private Equity Fund. Will NOT consider candidates without Investment Banking, Buyside Transaction Advisory or Lending/Private Equity backgrounds
• Strong academic record
• Excellent financial modeling skills
• Considerable deal execution experience
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in or that have demonstrable ties to the Chicago, Boston or Fort Lauderdale areas

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.