Career Opportunities at Fifth Street

Fifth Street is always looking for talented individuals. To apply or inquire about current openings with Fifth Street, please submit your resume along with a cover letter to careers@fifthstreetcap.com.
 

Managing Director of Origination
Marketing Manager
Associate
Associate - Portfolio Management
Staff Accountant
Full-Charge Bookkeeper

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ORIGINATION, MIDWESTERN REGION
Job Description

The Managing Director of Origination will be responsible for developing private equity Sponsor relationships and originating loans in the Midwestern Region of the United States. This candidate may be based in the Midwest or our White Plains, New York headquarters.

Responsibilities will include:

Sourcing loans for private equity Sponsor led buyouts in the lower middle market

Initiation and cultivation of long-term partnerships with private equity Sponsors in the Midwest

Proactively monitoring the Sponsor relationship and, to a lesser extent, the performance of the related investment

Ensuring continuity of contact between Sponsors and Fifth Street’s portfolio management department

Attending numerous financial industry conferences, participating in local industry events

 

and networking with the Sponsor community

Maintaining and developing Fifth Street’s visibility and brand awareness

Contributing to Fifth Street’s marketing program and overall market presence

The Managing Director of Origination must be fully aware that substantial travel will be required to meet with private equity Sponsors, visit companies, and attend board meetings and conferences, among other requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred candidates must have a minimum of 12+ years experience in a related finance position, including private equity or investment banking. The candidate will preferably have:

Experience with private equity Sponsor coverage in the Midwest

Experience analyzing and executing LBO / M&A transactions

Due diligence experience related to LBO / M&A transactions

Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills

A team oriented attitude with a proven ability to add to a company’s culture

An MBA from a top-tier business school (or minimally, a degree from a top-tier undergraduate university)

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MARKETING MANAGER
Job Description

The Marketing Manager will be based in our White Plains, New York headquarters.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: (1) Design, implement and facilitate annual and 5 year marketing plan for the firm; (2) Create and administer the firm’s annual Marketing budget; (3) Create branding, research and market studies; (4) Explore conference opportunities and occasionally attend conferences; (5) Ensure continuity of marketing collateral and presentations; prepare materials, and propose giveaways; (6) Develop ideas for corporate awards and contests; (7) Oversee website design and development; (8) Explore advertising and media opportunities; and (9) Work closely with public relations firms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

3-5 years Marketing or Communications experience; Finance related field preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications or Public Relations required

MS or MBA a plus

Creativity, excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and willingness to learn

Previous experience drafting press releases and newsletters

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced team environment

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Expertise in visual communication skills that include experience in Adobe Creative Suite software such as InDesign

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ASSOCIATE
Job Description

Associates are an integral part of our team working closely with Vice Presidents and Partners on live deals. You will be challenged and given the opportunity to contribute to the overall success of the firm. We are committed to providing you the tools and opportunities necessary to advance your learning and your career as rapidly as possible. Potential candidates should be able to demonstrate a track record of success, innovation, and creativity in their prior work experience.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: (1) Process and execute investments in private equity sponsored leveraged buyout transactions; (2) Evaluate and analyze potential investment opportunities; (3) Perform and coordinate extensive legal and underwriting due diligence processes; and (4) Manage and supervise junior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates seeking to join Fifth Street are MBA candidates at a top-tier business school with two to three years of prior work experience. Candidates are motivated individuals with strong analytical background, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills. The position requires an individual with strong interpersonal skills and substantial self-initiative who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

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ASSOCIATE - PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Job Description

The Portfolio Management Associate will be based in our White Plains, New York headquarters.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: (1) Perform financial statement and operating statement analysis; (2) Work with key parties to develop and implement restructuring plans; (3) Process and execute forbearance and waiver agreements with portfolio companies; (4) Prepare reports discussing performance of portfolio companies; (5) Attend board meetings and perform site inspections; (6) Manage and supervise junior staff; (7) Communicate with external counsel and consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

2 – 3 years prior experience in related finance position: Financial advisory experience or portfolio

 

management/restructuring experience at a lending institution

MBA is a plus but not required

CFA or CTP is a plus but not required

Excellent Excel modeling skills and organizational skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated self-starter who goes beyond job description to make sure goals are achieved

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

Ability to think quick and make decisions

Supervisory/team leadership experience in a small team a plus

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Job Description

The Staff Accountant will be based in our White Plains, New York headquarters.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: (1) Prepare monthly and quarterly closing entries and perform detailed analysis of general ledger account fluctuations; (2) Assist in all day-to-day accounting activities, including preparing bank and other account reconciliations; (3) Assist in monthly loan servicing cycle, including updating and maintaining interest schedules; (4) Track incoming payments from portfolio companies and keep senior management informed of payment developments; (5) Assist in researching and documenting firm wide accounting policies; (6) Assist in documenting firm’s Sarbanes Oxley compliance; (7) Assist with quarterly SEC reporting and tax compliance calculations; and (8) Interact with senior management on a daily basis, perform ad hoc reports and analysis packages as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1-3 years prior experience in public accounting or similar role

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA track preferred

Closed-end fund or hedge fund experience a plus

Strong financial systems background; familiarity with QuickBooks a plus

Working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements

Strong organizational and analytical skills required

Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team oriented, fast paced environment

Strong computer skills are required and must include Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

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FULL-CHARGE BOOKKEEPER
Job Description

The Full-Charge Bookkeeper will be based in our White Plains, New York headquarters.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: (1) Fundamental accounting tasks to include recording financial transactions, managing accounts payable, account receivable, reconciling bank statements, updating the trial balance, profit-and-loss statement and balance sheet; (2) Prepare monthly and quarterly closing entries and perform detailed analysis of general ledger account fluctuations; (3) Assist in monthly loan servicing cycle, including updating and maintaining interest schedules; (4) Assist with tax filings; (5) Loan administration, including intercompany transactions; (6) Track incoming payments from portfolio companies and keep senior management informed of payment developments; and (7) Interact with senior management on a daily basis, perform ad hoc reports and analysis packages as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required

5+ years of experience in a similar role; investment company experience a plus

Strong financial systems background; familiarity with QuickBooks a plus

Ability to work in a team oriented, fast paced environment

Strong financial background is necessary; candidate must be detail oriented, analytical and possess excellent

 

communication skills, both written and verbal

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook

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