Associate, Direct Originations

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Monroe Capital is seeking an Associate to join its Originations Group. This group is responsible for originating new investment/lending opportunities for the firm. Specifically, the Associate will be responsible for lead generation via a direct calling effort as well as through other business development activities. This individual will be focused on uncovering proprietary opportunities across all industry verticals.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Identify new investment opportunities primarily through a direct calling effort to middle-market company executives
• Work with VP and/or Managing Director to evaluate new investment opportunities
• Will require attending local networking events and some travel (less than 10%) as part of business development activities
• Assist in creation of new content for marketing initiatives (white papers, case studies, email campaigns, etc.)
  
  
  

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required with concentration in Business or Finance preferred
• 2-4 years of professional experience
  
  
  

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Proven ability to sell over the phone and develop strong client relationships. Demonstrated success in gaining access to C-Level- Executives a plus
• Prior work experience in wealth management, corporate finance, commercial banking, private equity, and/or investment banking
• General understanding of capital markets and debt products
• A self-starter comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent communication, 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 20 pounds (e.g., office supplies, boxes of paper, or small equipment).
• Reaching/Bending: Occasionally required when organizing supplies or accessing shelves.
• 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 And Benefits

Base salary range: $75,000-$100,000, plus performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits package (including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off). Actual compensation will vary based on experience and qualifications. 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 12 locations throughout the United States, Middle East, Asia and Australia.

Monroe has been recognized by both its peers and investors with various awards including GrowthCap Advisory’s 2025 Top Private Credit Firm List; Inc.’s 2025 Founder-Friendly Investors List; DealCatalyst as the 2025 Most Innovative Private Credit CLO Manager of the Year; Private Debt Investor as the 2024 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Year, Americas and 2023 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Decade; Global M&A Network as the 2024 Lower Mid-Markets Lender of the Year, Americas; 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.