Senior Associate, Secondaries

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

• Assist with analysis & execution of purchases of portfolios of credit and equity investments in U.S. LMM funds (secondaries), primary LP investments into funds and to a lesser extent direct credit and equity investments alongside fund managers (co-investments) to U.S. based businesses with $5 - $50 million in EBITDA.
• Participate in all aspects of the transaction, including deal selection, pricing analysis, negotiation and execution.
• Prepare detailed investment committee memoranda and ensure financial model quality control.
• Participate in the on-going active management and monitoring of fund positions and underlying companies.
• Add value to other aspects of the overall business as an aligned partner assisting in building a leading U.S. LMM asset management business.
• Assist with additional junior team training & development including Star Mountain’s year-round internship program.
• Assist with investor follow-up requests relating to performance, portfolio analysis and other aspects, etc.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree, ideally in finance and / or accounting.
• 3-5 years of total experience within some combination of secondaries, M&A, consulting, or principal investment activities in U.S. private businesses.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to take on material responsibility and accountability.
• Must have strong references available (at the appropriate time) from peers, subordinates and superiors.
• Team player with a positive attitude and great people skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide as needed for new investment due diligence and portfolio monitoring activities.

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 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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