Senior Associate - Originations

JJ Astor and Co

  • Salt Lake City, Utah
  • 30+ days ago
  • Remote

    Highlights

    This is a relationship-driven origination role: you'll spend most of your time in direct contact with business owners and C-level executives, building the relationships that turn into deals — and carrying those deals from first conversation to term sheet. Responsibilities: Identify and reach out to C-level executives at private and public companies, opening relationships via phone, email, and conferences.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSalt Lake City, Utah (
    Remote
    )

    Description

    J.J. Astor provides bridge financing to private and public companies looking to accelerate growth. This is a relationship-driven origination role: you'll spend most of your time in direct contact with business owners and C-level executives, building the relationships that turn into deals — and carrying those deals from first conversation to term sheet.

    The candidate will also be responsible for financial analysis, qualifying deals and working with the companies to get to a term sheet.

    Responsibilities:
    • Identify and reach out to C-level executives at private and public companies, opening relationships via phone, email, and conferences.
    • Build and own a pipeline of prospective borrowers, growing it through consistent relationship development.
    • Qualify and analyze deals against J.J. Astor's investment criteria.
    • Partner with the underwriting team to move deals through diligence.
    • Work with the investment and senior management teams to evaluate, structure, and execute deals.

    Qualifications:
    • 3–6 years in business development, sales, or origination.
    • Background working at bank, specialty lender, or online lending platform preferred.
    • Comfort analyzing financials and qualifying deals independently.
    • Track record (or clear drive) in a fast-paced, target-driven sales environment.
    • Strong communication skills and credibility with senior executives.
    • Genuine interest in capital markets, lending, and private company finance.
    • Bachelor's degree.

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