JGB is a Connecticut-based direct lending firm founded in 2005. We are looking to hire a Portfolio Manager to join our growing investment team for our Westport office. We are specifically seeking someone with a strong credit background, who has experience managing bespoke but scalable asset-backed securities in industries akin to medical finance, litigation finance, or other sector expertise. This role would be tasked to build new business lines and answer directly to the CEO.
Role Description
The Portfolio Manager will be a key driver of growth, responsible for originating, structuring, and managing new investment verticals for the firm. This will involve the complete deal lifecycle, from sourcing and underwriting bespoke asset-backed credit opportunities to negotiating terms and closing transactions. Beyond individual transactions, the role requires a strategic and entrepreneurial approach to building sustainable business lines. This position has access to a committed pool of capital and will work collaboratively with the existing investment team.
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in credit, with a focus on bespoke & direct investing.
- Experience dealing with business management teams.
- Sector expertise preferred.
- Strong understanding of public and private credit markets
- Strong entrepreneurial ethos.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Compensation
- Base salary $125,000 - $200,000
- Performance-based bonus
- Full health, vision, dental
- 401(k)
