Direct Lending (Consumer), Vice President

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®.

With $273 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Assets. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

Together with over 1,200 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit

The Role:

Our Direct Lending team is looking to hire a Vice President. This role will focus on lending to primarily upper-middle-market companies, both private equity-sponsored and non-sponsored, providing a range of customized financing solutions across debt and equity-related instruments.

Responsibilities:

Underwrite new debt financing opportunities, with a primary focus on the consumer & retail sector (including related service providers and equipment manufacturers)

Manage a deal team of 1-2 junior resources to complete investment due diligence, create Investment Committee deliverables (including memos, models, and supplemental analysis), and oversee transaction closing process

Play active role in legal documentation process, including coordination and communication with internal and external counsel

Develop and communicate views on the consumer & retail sector, including various sub-sectors, as well as how macro and micro trends will impact new opportunities and existing portfolio companies

Manage a portfolio of existing investments in the consumer & retail sector, along with related post-closing tasks (e.g., incremental financings, amendments, etc.)

Communicate and collaborate with various constituencies including financial sponsors, company management, and other lenders in the capital structure

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or related financial discipline with an outstanding record of academic achievement

7+ years of relevant experience in direct lending and/or underwriting-focused leveraged finance or investment banking. Experience working with financial sponsors is important as well

Significant experience (i.e., multiple years across numerous transactions) evaluating, underwriting and monitoring transactions within the consumer & retail space. Experience in other sectors is a plus

Ability to self-direct, analyze, evaluate, and form independent judgments

Strong communication skills with great attention to detail and ability to effectively communicate key credit issues in writing and orally

Good understanding of and experience with credit agreements and related loan documentation, including key provisions, terms, baskets, etc.

Excellent team player with a willingness to share the spotlight with other team members and strong intellectual curiosity

Advanced accounting, corporate finance knowledge, and financial modeling aptitude

It is expected that the base annual salary range for this New York City-based position will be $175,000 - $200,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Blue Owl is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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