Vice President, Research Specialist (Investor Relations)

Company Description

Deerpath Capital is a leading direct lending firm specializing in providing first lien, senior debt financing to middle market companies. Deerpath is focused on providing debt capital for acquisitions, refinancings, ownership transitions and growth capital to companies in the U.S. lower middle market. Deerpath has investment offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale, as well as overseas investor relations offices in London, Seoul, Tokyo and Brisbane. The firm employs approximately 100 employees globally and manages approximately $7.4 billion in assets as of 3/31/24.

Primary Responsibilities

The Vice President, Research Specialist (“Research Specialist”) will support the Head of the Product Specialist Group within the Investor Relations team by leading all research initiatives within the firm. Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Become a subject matter expert on the firm and its history, investment strategy, products, structures, performance and competitive market landscape in order to support global fundraising efforts
• Lead comprehensive research on market trends, industry developments and competitive positioning to support investor communications
• Collaborate with other Investor Relations team members to develop and refine research strategies and methodologies
• Collaborate with members of other Deerpath verticals to gather and analyze firm and market data to be utilized in marketing materials
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis related to the Private Credit/Direct Lending market environment, trends, performance, competitive landscape and other aspects of Deerpath’s business
• Lead the creation and preparation of quarterly and ad hoc updates, both related to Deerpath as well as the overall market
• Monitor and analyze economic indicators, private market events and market wide financial performance
• Synthesize complex market trends and effectively communicate and present them to both internal and external stakeholders
• Create ad hoc marketing materials related to all aspects of fundraising and client service initiatives
• Generate whitepapers, reports and research analyses to be distributed to Deerpath’s current and prospective investor base
• Utilize external databases, platforms and publications to support research conclusions

Skills & Experience

• Undergraduate degree with an excellent academic background
• 10 years of financial services-related experience, minimum of 5 years of research experience
• Knowledge of alternative asset funds is required
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships and work with investors and professionals across functional lines within the organization
• Self-motivated and proactive individual with the ability to work independently
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage multiple, parallel responsibilities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to construct creative solutions
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to “see the bigger picture” and get to the heart of issues rapidly
• Results oriented, with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong work ethic and a genuine passion for excellence
• Team player with positive attitude and pro-active approach to work
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest order

NO RECRUITERS or AGENCIES for this posting. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Deerpath will be considered Deerpath property. Deerpath will NOT pay a fee for any placements resulting from the receipt of any unsolicited resumes.

Deerpath Capital Management, LP is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristics.