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Independent Origination Partner (50% Split) - Pilothouse "Force Multiplier" Program

Job Description

Company Description Pilothouse Structured Debt Finance & Payments Advisory is a commercial credit strategist and placement specialist operating across five core pillars: Enterprise Credit, Real Estate, Technology, Data Centers, and Luxury Assets. The firm focuses on AI-driven commercial credit strategy to optimize capital structure efficiency and mandate placement within a carefully vetted financial network. Its proprietary Pilothouse A³ Technology™ delivers institutional-grade diagnostic triage for mandates ranging from $5mm to $250mm, enabling precise alignment with trusted capital partners. Senior experts, known as “Pilots,” provide deep mandate analysis to uncover value and mitigate risk, pairing cutting-edge technology with a human-centered approach. Pilothouse offers transparent processes, tailored solutions, and industry-leading revenue-sharing opportunities for partners seeking to grow their origination impact.

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Role Description The Independent Origination Partner (50% Split) – Pilothouse "Force Multiplier" Program is a full-time, on-site role based in New York, NY. The partner will source and originate qualified commercial credit mandates within Pilothouse’s core pillars, engaging prospective clients, sponsors, and intermediaries to identify structured debt and payments advisory opportunities. Day-to-day activities include evaluating client needs, gathering and organizing financial and operational data, coordinating with Pilothouse “Pilots” for diagnostic triage, and positioning mandates for optimal placement within the firm’s capital partner network. The role involves maintaining and expanding a personal deal pipeline, nurturing long-term relationships, and communicating clearly with internal teams to ensure accurate documentation and efficient transaction workflows. The partner will actively participate in strategy sessions, represent Pilothouse in market-facing meetings, and contribute to revenue growth through disciplined origination and collaborative execution.

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Qualifications

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  • Strong commercial credit and structured finance skills, including experience with middle-market or institutional mandates and capital structure optimization.
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  • Proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and due diligence, with the ability to assess risk, interpret complex data, and present clear recommendations.
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  • Business development and relationship management capabilities, including building and maintaining networks with borrowers, sponsors, intermediaries, and capital providers.
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  • Familiarity with technology-enabled deal workflows and comfort collaborating with AI-driven tools and platforms to support diagnostic triage and mandate placement.
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  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with attention to detail and strong documentation habits.
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  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment while collaborating effectively with senior experts and cross-functional teams.
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  • Prior experience in investment banking, private credit, commercial lending, real estate finance, or related fields is highly beneficial
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Transaction sizes can get into the $1Bn range. This is no a piker venture.