Director / Managing Director, Originations

Monroe Capital seeks an experienced private credit deal originator to join the growing Los Angeles based originations team, focusing on West Coast private equity sponsors.  The exact job title and salary will be contingent upon candidate’s experience.

Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities

• Identify new middle market investment opportunities primarily with West Coast based private equity sponsors, privately held businesses, independent sponsors and other business professionals.
• Lead the deal process of originating, structuring, and closing each transaction.

• BS or Master’s Degree in business, finance, or related field.

Experience Required

• At least 10 years in cash flow lending and/or middle market finance. 
• Well established private equity relationships.
• Proven track record of closed private equity transactions. 
• At least 5 years focusing on the private equity sector.
• A self-starter comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent written, oral, organizational and interpersonal skills  

  Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Frequently (approximately 70–80% of the workday) for computer work, phone communication, and administrative tasks.
• Standing and Walking: Occasionally (approximately 20–30% of the workday), including walking between Monroe offices or meeting rooms.
• Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Reaching: Extending arms to access files, use printers, grab supplies; often includes overhead reach, sometimes with a step stool for higher shelves.
• Bending/Stooping: Bending at the waist or knees to reach items on low shelves, under desks (cords, equipment), or pick up dropped items.
• Typing/Keyboard Use: Frequently required for daily computer and administrative tasks.
• Vision and Hearing: Adequate for reading reports, emails, spreadsheets, and verbal communication.
• Speaking: Frequent verbal communication with staff, vendors, and external partners.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.  

Compensation:  It is expected that the base salary range for this position will be $200,000- $275,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an ‘at-will position’ and the Firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance, Firm or individual department / team performance and market factors.    

About Monroe Capital

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) is a premier asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, alternative credit solutions, structured credit, real estate and equity. Since 2004, the firm has been successfully providing capital solutions to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Monroe prides itself on being a value-added and user-friendly partner to business owners, management, and both private equity and independent sponsors. Monroe’s platform offers a wide variety of investment products for both institutional and high net worth investors with a focus on generating high quality “alpha” returns irrespective of business or economic cycles. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and has 11 locations throughout the United States, Asia and Australia.

Monroe has been recognized by both its peers and investors with various awards including Private Debt Investor as the 2024 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Year, Americas and 2023 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Decade; Inc.’s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors List; Global M&A Network as the 2023 Lower Mid-Markets Lender of the Year, U.S.A.; DealCatalyst as the 2022 Best CLO Manager of the Year; Korean Economic Daily as the 2022 Best Performance in Private Debt – Mid Cap; Creditflux as the 2021 Best U.S. Direct Lending Fund; and Pension Bridge as the 2020 Private Credit Strategy of the Year. For more information and important disclaimers, please visit www.monroecap.com.