Senior Associate Private Equity Acquisition Finance – (HR74851)

Location: Remote (LATAM Preferred)

Salary Range: 4000 – 6000 USD/month + performance-based bonus

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CST)

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.

About the Company:

Sagan represents a boutique buyside firm specializing in acquisition financing for lower middle market businesses. The firm partners with entrepreneurs, independent sponsors, and investors to structure and secure financing solutions while delivering a highly consultative, relationship-driven client experience.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly analytical and relationship-oriented Senior Associate – Private Equity Acquisition Finance to lead acquisition financing transactions from initial client onboarding through successful closing. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a client-facing environment, enjoys managing complex transactions, and wants to play a key role in building a growing business vertical. You’ll work closely with business owners, investors, and lenders to structure financing solutions while contributing to the firm’s long-term expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Structuring

Lead acquisition financing transactions from initial client onboarding through successful closing.
Conduct preliminary deal evaluations to assess financing viability before committing significant resources.
Oversee client diligence intake and ensure completeness of materials for lender packaging
Build and maintain financial models, lender presentations, and related materials.
Structure acquisition financing solutions using a variety of debt and capital sources.

Lender & Client Relationships

Develop and maintain strong relationships with lenders, independent sponsors, and financing partners.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the execution process while maintaining a consultative, high-trust relationship.
Collaborate closely with the sales team to ensure a seamless transition from signed client to transaction execution.

Transaction Execution & Closing

Manage the financing process through lender outreach, term sheet negotiations, and closing.
Coordinate all stakeholders to ensure efficient transaction execution from diligence through funding.

Growth & Leadership

Contribute to the long-term growth of the Lower Middle Market Lending vertical.
Mentor junior team members as the business scales.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
5–6+ years of experience in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Acquisition Finance, Commercial Lending, or a related finance role.
Demonstrated experience owning transactions from initial evaluation through successful closing.
Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis skills.
Experience structuring acquisition financing transactions.
Experience working directly with lenders, investors, sponsors, or financing partners.
Excellent English communication skills with strong executive presence and high emotional intelligence.
Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience using AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) or a willingness to learn quickly.
Demonstrated interest in building a long-term career within financial services.

Nice-to-Haves:

MBA preferred but not required.
CFA designation or progress toward the CFA program.
Experience working in an entrepreneurial or high-growth financial services environment.

Senior Associate Private Equity Acquisition Finance – (HR74851)