Managing Director, Originator

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Job Description Summary:  

Invesco is looking to add a New York or Los Angeles based Managing Director to its Middle-Market Direct Lending group for an immediate start.  The Middle-Market Direct Lending Group currently operates as an independent team of eleven experienced investors within Invesco’s $48 billion Private Credit platform.  The Group primarily focuses on directly originated, private equity-backed private debt investments in middle market companies in the form of senior secured cash flow-based loans and may also invest, to a lesser extent, in second lien loans, junior capital investments and equity investments acquired in connection with the loans.  The new hire will join at a time of significant growth for the Group and individual opportunity for strong upward mobility as the Group recently launched multiple funding vehicles.

Key Responsibilities / Duties:

The Direct Lending Group is seeking a Managing Director with experience in originating and providing cash flow-based financing solutions to private equity sponsored transactions across a variety of industries.  The ideal candidate will possess strong relationships with private equity sponsors, strong credit skills and will be expected to make meaningful contributions to all aspects of the deal process with a focus on sourcing, evaluating, and executing Private Debt investments.  Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Originate opportunities and manage all aspects of the financings for senior debt, unitranche, and equity or equity-like investments.

• Work closely with the existing origination team to further expand our private equity relationships in the U.S.

• Develop, maintain and institutionalize private equity relationships including supervising and reporting material fund raising, investment and portfolio activities.

• Develop, maintain and institutionalize relationships with investment bankers, advisors, direct lenders and other intermediaries.

• Contribute to all aspects of the due diligence processes, including screening, acting as underwriting deal team captain and portfolio management.

• Present investment memos and amendment requests to Investment Committee.

• Negotiate and review term sheets, credit agreements and associated legal documents for new transactions and amendments.

• Assist with capital raising activities and special projects, as needed.

• Provide mentorship to junior deal team members and originators.

Work Experience / Knowledge:

• 12+ years of work experience in a credit or private equity related role. Strong preference for direct lending, private credit or equity investment experience in middle market companies.

Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from a top university required.  Advanced Degree (CFA, CPA, MBA) preferred

• Fluent knowledge of current market terms and competitive landscape

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills

• Team player, with exemplary work ethic and ability to work under pressure

• Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and independently manage deadlines.

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office and other relevant technology tools

• Travel will be required and could be up to 50% domestic.

The salary range for this position in New York and California is $250,000 - $300,000 annually.  The total compensation offered for this position includes salary and incentive pay and will vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of October 1, 2025, includes spending at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office. This reflects our belief that spending time together in the office helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more easily, and support each other’s growth and development.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job holder may be required to perform other duties as deemed appropriate by their manager from time to time.

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