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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.
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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:
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Sourcing loans for private equity Sponsor
led buyouts in the lower middle market |
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Initiation and cultivation of long-term
partnerships with private equity Sponsors in
the Midwest |
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Proactively monitoring the Sponsor
relationship and, to a lesser extent, the
performance of the related investment |
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Ensuring continuity of contact between
Sponsors and Fifth Street’s portfolio
management department |
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Attending numerous financial industry
conferences, participating in local industry
events |
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and networking with the Sponsor community |
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Maintaining and developing Fifth Street’s
visibility and brand awareness |
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Contributing to Fifth Street’s marketing
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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
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Experience with private equity Sponsor
coverage in the Midwest |
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Experience analyzing and executing LBO / M&A
transactions |
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Due diligence experience related to LBO /
M&A transactions |
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Excellent verbal, presentation and written
communication skills |
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A team oriented attitude with a proven
ability to add to a company’s culture |
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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:
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3-5 years Marketing or Communications
experience; Finance related field preferred |
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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising,
Business, Communications or Public Relations
required |
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MS or MBA a plus |
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Creativity, excellent written and verbal
communication skills, attention to detail
and willingness to learn |
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Previous experience drafting press releases
and newsletters |
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Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet
deadlines |
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Ability to work collaboratively in a
fast paced team environment |
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Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Outlook |
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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:
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2 – 3 years prior experience in related
finance position: Financial advisory
experience or portfolio |
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management/restructuring experience at a
lending institution |
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MBA is a plus but not required |
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CFA or CTP is a plus but not required |
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Excellent Excel modeling skills and
organizational skills |
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Outstanding written and verbal communication
skills |
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Demonstrated self-starter who goes beyond
job description to make sure goals are
achieved |
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Strong attention to detail |
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Ability to multi-task in a fast paced
environment |
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Ability to think quick and make decisions |
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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:
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1-3 years prior experience in public
accounting or similar role |
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required;
CPA track preferred |
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Closed-end fund or hedge fund experience a
plus |
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Strong financial systems background;
familiarity with QuickBooks a plus |
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Working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley
requirements |
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Strong organizational and analytical skills
required |
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Excellent verbal, presentation and written
communication skills |
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Ability to work in a team oriented, fast
paced environment |
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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:
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Bachelor’s degree required |
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5+ years of experience in a similar role;
investment company experience a plus |
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Strong financial systems background;
familiarity with QuickBooks a plus |
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Ability to work in a team oriented, fast
paced environment |
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Strong financial background is necessary;
candidate must be detail oriented,
analytical and possess excellent |
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communication skills, both written and
verbal |
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
and Outlook |
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