What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Liquidity Solutions Originator - Mid-to-Senior Level position at crestline?
Crestline Investors, Inc., founded in 1997 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, is an institutional alternative investment management firm. Crestline specializes in credit and opportunistic investments, including financing and restructuring solutions for mature private equity funds. In addition, the firm manages a multi-PM equity market-neutral hedge fund, and provides beta and hedging solutions for institutional clients. The company maintains affiliate offices in New York City, London, Toronto and Tokyo.
We are seeking a highly motivated Mid-to-Senior level Originator to join our Fund Liquidity Solutions team. This individual will be responsible for the origination of fund-level bespoke capital solutions for private investment firms (PE, RE, credit and infrastructure). across a variety of industries. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of fund finance, private credit and/or private equity, a proven track record of deal origination and execution, and strong relationships within the middle market private equity ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Actively identify, source, and evaluate new investment opportunities with middle market sponsors through an established network of relationships with private equity firms and other financial intermediaries.
- Develop and maintain a robust deal pipeline aligned with the firm's investment strategy.
- Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key industry contacts to generate a consistent pipeline of high-quality deal flow.
- Work with internal credit and underwriting teams to analyze potential transactions, assess credit risk, and structure customized financing solutions that meet the needs of both the client and the firm.
- Stay current on market trends, competitor activity, and industry changes to identify new business opportunities and inform strategy.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including credit, legal, operations, and portfolio management, to ensure a seamless client experience and successful transaction completion.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or CFA is a plus.
- 10 years of experience in capital markets, middle-market lending, fund finance, or investment banking.
- Extensive network of relationships with private equity firms, M&A advisors, and other relevant intermediaries.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Key Competencies
- Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of the middle market landscape, competitive dynamics, and value drivers.
- Deep expertise in leveraging technology to increase pipeline and manage relationships.
- Deal Execution: Proven ability to navigate the full lifecycle of a transaction, from initial screening to final closing.
- Relationship Building: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, performance-based bonus, and long-term incentives, commensurate with experience and market standards.
