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Monroe Capital

Mid-market debt and equity investor

Director / Managing Director - Originations, Healthcare

Full-Time
$200k - $275k
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Chicago, IL, USA
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Finance & BankingRetail & Commercial Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 10 years of experience in cash flow lending, life science, and middle market finance.
  • Well-established private equity relationships.
  • A proven track record of closed private equity transactions.
  • At least 5 years of experience focusing on the private equity sector.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, or a related field.
  • Ability to work comfortably in an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
  • Identify new middle market investment opportunities primarily with Midwest-based private equity sponsors, venture/growth equity firms, privately held businesses, independent sponsors, and other business professionals.
  • Lead the deal process of originating, structuring, and closing each transaction.

About the company

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Monroe Capital

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Monroe Capital provides senior and junior debt and equity co-investments to middle-market companies in the U.S. and Canada. Its financing options include unitranche loans, cash-flow and enterprise-value based loans, asset-based facilities, acquisition facilities, mezzanine debt, second-lien or last-out loans, and equity co-investments. The firm works with owners, senior management, and private equity sponsors to close and fund transactions quickly and offer flexible, value-added financing. Monroe differentiates itself with a flexible investment approach and a focus on speed and partnership, which has earned industry recognition as a lender of the year by MA networks and other awards. Its goal is to be a reliable, hands-on capital partner that supports growth and strategic initiatives for middle-market companies.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$535.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Monroe's January 6, 2026 fund close added $6.1 billion investable capital.
  • September 24, 2026 Sweetmore financing showed active sponsor demand for Monroe's middle-market lending.
  • Simon Wein's September 30, 2026 hiring expands East Coast origination coverage.

What critics are saying

  • A prolonged private-credit downturn freezes originations and compresses AUM, crushing fee income.
  • Structured-credit growth ties Monroe to refinancing windows and ABS execution; stalled markets hurt fees.
  • Office leases and aircraft exposures create underwriting tail risk if defaults spike in 2027.

What makes Monroe Capital unique

  • Monroe priced its fourth CLO in twelve months on October 1, 2026.
  • The firm closed a $643 million aircraft ABS, proving asset-based finance depth.
  • Monroe manages over $24 billion across 45-plus vehicles and 14 global offices.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options

Company News

Royal Crescent Publishing Limited
Oct 15th, 2026
Monroe opens direct lending strategy to wealth channel via ETN.

Monroe opens direct lending strategy to wealth channel via ETN. October 15 2026 Monroe Capital has launched an exchange traded note (ETN) linked to its lower middle-market direct lending strategy, giving wealth investors access to the mandate. Wealth managers, private banks and family offices can now access the direct lending strategy through a single listed security, which is designed to fit the brokerage and custody channels they already use. The note carries a daily price and a standard ISIN, meaning subscriptions, transfers and portfolio reporting follow the same process as any listed holding. That removes the subscription documents, capital calls and bespoke reporting that typically accompany private credit allocations, Monroe said. The strategy is invested primarily in senior secured loans to US lower middle-market companies and has previously been available to Monroe's institutional investors. The note was developed with PM Alpha, a digital private markets platform, which provided the structuring framework and platform technology, and EBW Capital, which will lead distribution across Latin America and the US offshore market through its network of wealth management institutions. "Demand for private credit from international wealth channels has outpaced the infrastructure available to serve it," said Zia Uddin, president of Monroe Capital. "Working with PM Alpha and EBW Capital, we can deliver the same lower middle-market direct lending strategy our institutional investors have accessed for two decades, in a format that fits the way private banks and family offices already operate." Tom Douie, chief executive of PM Alpha, said the firm continued to see strong demand from private banks, family offices and wealth managers for private credit strategies in a format that integrates with existing investment administration rails. "The ETN structure provides that bridge, combining institutional investment exposure with the simplicity and convenience of a listed security, that is already accessed by more than 200 wealth and asset managers globally," he added. The note is issued by PM Alpha Designated Activity Company, denominated in US dollars and listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. It is available now through PM Alpha with a minimum investment of $50,000 and $15,000 thereafter, the firms said. It is not offered in the US or to US persons. Monroe Capital is a Chicago-headquartered asset manager specialising in private credit across strategies including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, alternative credit solutions, structured credit, real estate and equity.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 30th, 2026
Monroe Capital hires Simon Wein as director on East Coast direct originations team

Monroe Capital has appointed Simon Wein as Director on its direct originations team, based in the New York office. Wein will focus on originating new business opportunities across the East Coast region. Wein brings over 10 years of experience in direct lending and structured finance. He previously served as Director in the Capital Structure Advisory Investment Banking group at Raymond James, where he advised on complex financing, restructuring, and M&A transactions. Jack Bernstein, Managing Director and Group Head of East Coast Direct Originations, said Wein's expertise and market insight will enhance the firm's ability to serve private equity sponsors and middle-market companies across the East Coast. The appointment reflects Monroe Capital's ongoing commitment to expanding its reach and delivering tailored capital solutions to middle-market businesses nationwide.

ABF Journal
Sep 30th, 2026
Monroe Capital hires Wein as director on direct originations team.

Monroe Capital hires Wein as director on direct originations team. Simon Wein brings over 10 years of experience in direct lending and structured finance. Prior to joining Monroe, he served as a director in the capital structure advisory investment banking group at Raymond James, where he advised on complex financing, restructuring and M&A transactions. Monroe Capital added Simon Wein as a director on the direct originations team. Wein will be responsible for originating new business opportunities within the East Coast region and will be based in the firm's New York office. Wein brings over 10 years of experience in direct lending and structured finance. Prior to joining Monroe, he served as a director in the capital structure advisory investment banking group at Raymond James, where he advised on complex financing, restructuring and M&A transactions. "We are very excited to add Simon to the Monroe Capital originations team," Jack Bernstein, managing director, group head, East Coast Direct originations and co-head of the New York Office, said. "His experience in direct lending and structured finance along with his deep advisory background and track record of executing complex financing, restructuring and M&A transactions make him an excellent addition to our team. Simon's expertise and market insight will further enhance our ability to serve sponsors and middle-market companies across the East Coast while continuing to grow our premier direct originations platform."

Structured Finance Association
Sep 30th, 2026
Monroe Capital prices $398.9M private credit CLO, its fourth in 12 months

Monroe Capital has priced Monroe Capital PC CLO II, a $398.9 million collateralized loan obligation transaction. This marks the firm's second new-issue CLO in 2026 and fourth CLO deal over the past 12 months. Deutsche Bank served as lead arranger for the transaction, which is collateralized primarily by senior secured loans to lower middle-market and traditional middle-market companies. The capital structure includes investment-grade debt tranches rated from AAA through BBB-. Monroe has issued more than $13 billion in structured products since inception. As of 1 July 2026, the Chicago-based private credit asset manager had $23.8 billion in assets under management across more than 45 investment vehicles.

Structured Finance Association
Sep 16th, 2026
Monroe Capital leads $60M term loan for equipment finance platform 36th Street Capital

Monroe Capital has led a $60 million Class B Term Loan for 36th Street Capital, a specialty finance company providing structured lease and loan solutions to large and mid-sized US businesses. The financing will support 36SC's continued origination growth and platform expansion. Founded in 2015 and based in Morristown, New Jersey, 36SC finances essential-use equipment across manufacturing, technology, healthcare, construction, and food and beverage sectors. The company has built what Monroe describes as a differentiated platform in essential-use equipment finance. Monroe's Alternative Credit Solutions Group led the investment, which was executed by Aaron Levy and Chris Spanel. Monroe specialises in private credit markets and has been providing capital solutions to clients in the US and Canada since 2004. 36SC chief executive officer Kiran Kapur said Monroe's experience in asset-backed and equipment leasing investments made it an ideal partner.