Position Description Monroe is seeking restructuring/turnaround/credit professionals in a role managing existing investments in direct, club and syndicated leveraged loan transactions. The candidate will work as part of a team focusing on early intervention and managing Monroe's higher risk rated investments (senior debt, junior capital, and equity).
Responsibilities The successful candidate will have experience with the following:
- Lead in the management of a select portfolio of the firm's higher risk rated investments through enhanced financial/operational monitoring and frequent interaction with company management, financial sponsors, and third-party consultants/financial advisors.
- Design, develop and implement strategies for maximizing portfolio investment recoveries.
- Prepare analysis and modeling of potential restructuring alternatives.
- Conduct negotiation with various constituencies including financial sponsors, company management, other bank group members, and other lenders in the capital structure.
- Coordinate and manage legal counsel and other external professionals, including consultants and financial advisors.
- Prepare and present restructure/amendment/waiver memorandums.
- Provide regular financial and strategic updates (both written and verbal) on portfolio accounts.
- Participate in review and negotiation of legal terms and documentation on individual transactions/amendments/waivers.
- Review and analyze Borrower financial reporting, monitor key performance indicators, and track operational and financial trends.
- Maintain knowledge of business and market trends that may affect portfolio performance.
Requirements
Requirements The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Principal investing (e.g., private credit, private equity, etc.)
- Special situations investment banking (debt placements, refinancing or distressed M&A)
- Restructuring/turnaround/lender advisory or interim management
- Leveraged finance and portfolio management
Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the following:
- Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record from a top-tier undergraduate university
- Strong research, accounting and financial analysis skills, with the ability to build financial models, analyze financial statements, and interpret cash flow dynamics
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products (especially Excel)
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced setting with proficiency at multi-task on multiple projects/deals, focus on detail and accuracy and follow-through
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) on multiple projects
- Skill to work well within a small team and meet tight deadlines, using own initiative without close supervision
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 $120,000-160,000. 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 .
