Vice President, Private Equity

Firm Overview

Star Mountain is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the large and less competitive lower middle-market (“LMM”), comprised of businesses that generally have between $5 million and $50 million in annual EBITDA. Star Mountain employs three complementary strategies: (i) private credit, (ii) private equity and (iii) secondary private credit and private equity fund investing, all focused within the U.S. LMM. Star Mountain’s track record, business model, growth trajectory and award-winning culture provide compelling career opportunities for driven and talented individuals. Culture is a core principle which includes long-term alignment of interest with 100% of U.S. employees participating in investment profits. Star Mountain has ~$4.5 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 10/31/25) and expects strong continued growth based on its performance, distinctive investment approach and its diversified investor base of domestic and global institutions (including public pensions, corporate pensions, insurance companies, commercial banks, endowments, foundations and family offices) and individuals. Star Mountain values team players with positive, solutions-based attitudes complemented by a strong work ethic and is heavily committed to long-term training and career development. Star Mountain is employee-owned with material long-term wealth creation opportunity for dedicated, entrepreneurial professionals. Dynamic team of 120 full-time people and 40 Senior Advisors / Operating Partners. The senior team has an average of 30 years of investment experience including prior leadership experience at Blackstone / GSO, Fortress, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch.

Position Description

The Vice President, Private Equity will be responsible for helping lead the evaluation, execution and management of private equity investments, including control buyouts, structured equity investments and other flexible equity-oriented capital solutions, primarily in U.S.-based lower middle market businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and execution of private equity investments, including control buyouts, structured equity investments and other flexible equity-oriented capital solutions, in predominantly U.S.-based lower middle market businesses.
• Oversee and execute all phases of due diligence, including business, industry, competitive, customer, financial, accounting, tax, legal, regulatory and management diligence, culminating in investment recommendations and presentations to the firm’s Investment Committee.
• Help lead transaction structuring and negotiation of letters of intent, purchase agreements, financing documents, management equity arrangements and other transaction-related legal documentation.
• Develop trusted relationships with management teams, founders, independent sponsors, operating executives and advisors, and provide strategic guidance throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Support ongoing management of portfolio companies, including enhancing financial and KPI reporting, tracking performance against value creation plans, supporting add-on acquisition activity, and helping drive data-driven insights and progress against strategic initiatives.
• Assist in the development of investment theses, target pipelines and executive relationships in attractive lower middle market subsectors.
• Add value to other aspects of Star Mountain’s overall business as an aligned partner and help build a leading private investment business.
• Cultivate and broaden relationships with intermediaries, independent sponsors, executives, operating advisors, lenders, prospective co-investors, prospective limited partners and third-party diligence providers.
• Assist with junior team recruiting, training and development.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in private equity, with meaningful experience evaluating and executing investments in U.S. lower middle market companies.
• Demonstrated experience executing transactions across multiple industries, including financial modeling, valuation, diligence management, investment committee materials and transaction structuring.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, debt financing documents, management equity plans and other equity-related documentation.
• Strong quantitative aptitude and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to take on material responsibility and accountability for transaction execution, asset management and outcomes.
• High attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Team player with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and sound judgment.
• Willingness to travel nationwide as needed for new investment due diligence, portfolio company board meetings, management meetings and investor relations initiatives/events.
• Experience training and developing junior talent.
• Strong culture carrier with high integrity, humility, intellectual curiosity, accountability and a collaborative mindset.

Compensation

The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and performance during the selection process. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and other economics. Total compensation may vary by role, location, department, and individual performance. The firm is 100% employee owned providing for material economic wealth creation opportunity.

Benefits

Star Mountain Capital is committed to a healthy and engaged workforce. Our benefits are constantly evolving to support our employees’ needs today and in the future. We offer a highly competitive medical, dental, and vision package. Select other benefits include: 50% coverage on monthly gym memberships, a cell phone stipend, tuition support of job-related designations and learning and development opportunities, and other bespoke benefits.

Please submit resume through LinkedIn. If we require any additional information, we will reach out directly.

Interview Process

Thank you for your interest in a role at Star Mountain Capital. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to each one individually. If your resume is a match for the role you’ve applied for or other potential opportunities, we will reach out to start the conversation. If you do not hear from us immediately, please understand that we are carefully reviewing all applications and will keep your resume on file for future opportunities that align with your experience and qualifications.

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