Firm Overview:

Star Mountain is a rapidly growing, specialized private investment firm focused on the large and less competitive lower middle-market (“LMM”), comprised of businesses that generally have between $5 million and $50 million in annual EBITDA. Star Mountain employs three complementary strategies: (i) private credit, (ii) private equity and (iii) secondary private credit and private equity fund investing, all focused within the U.S. LMM. Star Mountain’s track record, business model, growth trajectory and award-winning culture provide compelling career opportunities for driven and talented individuals. Culture is a core principle which includes long-term alignment of interest with 100% of U.S. employees participating in investment profits. Star Mountain has ~$4.5 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 10/31/25) and expects strong continued growth based on its performance, distinctive investment approach and its diversified investor base of domestic and global institutions (including public pensions, corporate pensions, insurance companies, commercial banks, endowments, foundations and family offices) and individuals. Star Mountain values team players with positive, solutions-based attitudes complemented by a strong work ethic and is heavily committed to long-term training and career development. Star Mountain is employee-owned with material long-term wealth creation opportunity for dedicated, entrepreneurial professionals. Dynamic team of 120+ full-time people and 40+ Senior Advisors / Operating Partners. The senior team has an average of 30 years of investment experience including prior leadership experience at Blackstone / GSO, Fortress, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch.

We are seeking a senior talent leader to drive executive talent assessments and oversee leadership hiring processes across our portfolio companies (Industry Agnostic). This individual will own the end-to-end executive talent process, partnering with Deal Teams, portfolio company leadership, co-sponsors, other stakeholders, and external search firms to ensure high-quality hiring outcomes. In addition, this individual will drive Thesis Driven Executive Sourcing. In this capacity, utilizing the Star Mounting Trust network, LinkedIn, and other resources, he/she will be responsible for finding and vetting potential CEO, Advisory, and/or Board candidates, based on a formed investment thesis.

Key Responsibilities

Assess CEOs and senior leadership teams pre- and post-investment
Evaluate talent against company strategy, stage, and value creation plans; identify gaps and recommend actions
Define hiring needs and develop role specifications and candidate profiles
Select and manage external executive search firms
Lead the end-to-end search process, including pipeline review, interview design, and final candidate evaluation
Conduct initial screening and assess candidates for capability, fit, and execution potential
Provide structured, objective feedback to stakeholders
Partner with investment teams, portfolio company leadership, and recruiters as a trusted advisor
Standardize and improve executive hiring processes, frameworks, and best practices across the portfolio
Ensure consistency, speed, and quality across all searches
Report search status monthly to the Talent Committee co-chairs

Qualifications

15+ years in executive search, talent leadership, or human capital consulting
Strong experience leading senior-level hiring processes in complex or high-stakes environments
Private equity experience or exposure strongly preferred
Exceptional judgment in assessing executive talent
Deep relationships and experience managing search firms and end-to-end hiring processes, utilizing boutique and 2nd and tier firms.
Strong project management and ability to run multiple searches simultaneously
Highly structured, detail-oriented, and process-driven with a bias towards action
High executive presence with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Backgrounds may include senior executive search leader, Head of Talent/TA, or human capital advisor

Success Metrics

Quality and performance of executive hires
Efficiency and rigor of hiring processes
Stakeholder satisfaction (deal teams and portfolio leadership)
Reduction in failed hires / re-searches
Train and reinforce the consistency of talent assessment across the portfolio utilizing the SMC Talent Management Framework

Compensation:

The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and performance during the selection process. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and other economics. Total compensation may vary by role, location, department, and individual performance. The firm is 100% employee owned providing for material economic wealth creation opportunity.

Benefits:

Star Mountain Capital is committed to a healthy and engaged workforce. Our benefits are constantly evolving to support our employees’ needs today and in the future. We offer a highly competitive medical, dental, and vision package. Select other benefits include: 50% coverage on monthly gym memberships, a cell phone stipend, tuition support of job-related designations and learning and development opportunities, and other bespoke benefits

Interview Process

Thank you for your interest in a role at Star Mountain Capital. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to each one individually. If your resume is a match for the role you’ve applied for or other potential opportunities, we will reach to start the conversation. If you do not hear from us immediately, please understand that we are carefully reviewing all applications and will keep your resume on file for future opportunities that align with your experience and qualifications.

Please submit your resume through LinkedIn and if you would like to include additional information, such as a cover letter, previous projects, transcripts or references, you may submit this to careers@StarMountainCapital.com with the subject line: “Client Services Associate – Tampa, Florida – [Your Name]".

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