Director – Commercial Private Credit

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Libertas Funding is an institutional-quality private credit firm headquartered in Greenwich, CT, providing growth capital, revenue-based financing, and working capital solutions to established small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. Backed by deep institutional banking and credit expertise, Libertas combines proprietary technology and disciplined underwriting with a relationship-first approach, serving as a long-term financial partner to middle-market businesses pursuing acquisitions, expansion, and other strategic growth initiatives. We seek qualified candidates who work with integrity and excellence, and who value teamwork, customer service, diversity, and accountability.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Commercial Private Credit is an execution-focused role responsible for driving consistent deal flow and contributing to the growth of a high-performing credit origination platform. This role is based in the Greater Tampa Bay Area with specific coverage of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties. 

The candidate will originate, structure, and execute transactions by leveraging deep and expanding relationships with business owners, C-suite executives, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and other key referral sources.

The role requires the ability to independently develop and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities, deliver customized financing solutions to lower and middle-market companies (typically $10M–$150M in revenue), and ensure alignment with credit standards, structuring discipline, and return objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Source, originate, and structure commercial private credit transactions.
• Meet monthly, quarterly and annual funding targets.
• Build relationships with companies, financial sponsors and strategic advisors.
• Execute Southeast Commercial Private Credit Playbook.
• Establish Libertas as a leading private credit provider in the region.
• Oversee full deal lifecycle.
• Partner with underwriting and risk teams.
• Partner with senior leadership on growth initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Independently manage and consistently meet your funding targets and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 + years in commercial lending or private credit.
• Self-motivated with the ability to self-source opportunities in assigned market channel.
• Strong and proven track record of deal origination and execution.
• Deep understanding of the financial markets and alternative financing.
• Strong written and oral communications skills required.
• Ability to work well with a variety of people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong Greater Tampa Bay market network.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required; Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred
• MBA Preferred

Salary Range: $150K-$185K

Libertas Funding, LLC participates in E-Verify.

Libertas Funding, LLC will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Libertas Funding, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state, or local laws.  All employment at Libertas Funding LLC, is contingent upon satisfactory reference and background checks.