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Job Description 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. Position Overview As part of a growing firm in the asset management industry, the candidate will have a diverse set of responsibilities within the portfolio reporting and analysis area. Candidate must be able to work in a team friendly, deadline oriented, fast-paced environment with minimal assistance. The candidate will report to the PR&A Managing Director and work directly with the investment, investor relations, and operations teams to provide timely updates on borrowers’ financial reporting metrics, conduct financial statement spreading and analysis, aid in the underwriting of new credit exposure related to borrower’s M&A activity and manage ongoing portfolio monitoring including quarterly valuation reports of portfolio companies. The candidate and the wider PR&A team will work in conjunction with the investment team and be involved in underwriting, amendments, add-ons, and other portfolio activities. Primary responsibilities include • Provide ongoing monitoring of investments to identify changes in company fundamentals, industry conditions, and security valuations that may alter the investment thesis., • Develop and maintain updated financial models and analyses, operating assessments, valuation guidance, industry overviews, and market information and report findings to the investment team and management committee., • Develop a firm understanding of credit and equity documents (e.g., credit agreements, subscription agreements, indentures, plans of reorganization)., • Apply strong credit judgment and analysis when evaluating financial performance and reporting from portfolio companies as well as accessing and underwriting incremental debt requests and articulate findings/recommendations internally and externally., • Well versed in amendment negotiations and structuring., • Portfolio coverage responsibilities of 20 accounts., • Compile regular reports for portfolio and risk management and assist in day-to-day portfolio tracking analysis and reporting. Desired Skills & Experience • Bachelor’s degree required, a concentration in finance or economics preferred., • 4-6 years of relevant work experience in commercial corporate lending, corporate credit ratings, corporate banking, direct/private lending, leveraged finance or underwriting. Candidates without strong corporate credit analysis skills & background will NOT be considered., • Strong knowledge & understanding of credit analysis, financial accounting/modeling, complex capital structures, financial covenant packages and basic loan portfolio management and valuation., • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills., • Strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills. 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. Powered by JazzHR 7rOWcVmKPS

Job DescriptionDescription: Co-CEO, REACH Pathways Location: Remote (Hybrid if in Chicago) | Full-time | Reports to: Board of Directors About REACH Pathways REACH Pathways™ is the award-winning platform reimagining how young people explore careers, build skills, and connect with opportunity. Recognized by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, SXSW Pitch, Chicago Innovation Awards, and others, REACH is preparing the next generation for a workforce transformed by AI, automation, and a generational divide. Built with and for learners, REACH delivers career guidance personalized by AI, structured skill-building, and near-peer mentorship to drive long-term success. Backed by 30 years of proven outcomes through Chicago Scholars, REACH serves under-resourced students across 40+ states and is rapidly scaling through partnerships with colleges, employers, nonprofits, and school districts. The Opportunity REACH is seeking a visionary Co-CEO to help lead our next stage of growth. You’ll join a company with a 12-month+ runway, rapid user growth (2,000+ and rising), strong partner traction, and exceptional user feedback (including a 70% retention rate and 20% referral rate). You will share executive leadership alongside our current Co-CEO and Co-Founder and be directly responsible for business growth, go-to-market strategy, product-market fit, and investor relations. This is a rare opportunity to co-lead a mission-driven, revenue-generating edtech startup with national momentum, a differentiated product, and a deep commitment to under-resourced youth. Requirements: Key Responsibilities Market Leadership & Growth • Own and lead go-to-market strategy across multiple verticals: employers, colleges, nonprofits, and school districts, • Drive and close new business deals to grow ARR across revenue streams including licensing, partnerships, sponsorships, and job placement, • Deepen product-market fit through user and partner feedback loops Fundraising & Investor Relations • Lead the next investment round (pre-Series A), working closely with advisors and current funders, • Make core business decisions on product direction, pricing, operations, and scaling strategy, • Maintain alignment with REACH’s mission, values, and impact goals in alignment with the mission, values, and impact goals of Chicago Scholars, while ensuring a sustainable profitable business model, • Manage a growing cross-functional team (product, tech, employability, operations), • Serve as co-leader of the company, building a strong, mission-aligned, and accountable culture Who You Are Must-Have Experience • 10+ years in edtech, youth development, workforce development, or adjacent fields, • Proven experience leading a high-growth startup or early-stage company (CEO, GM, or senior exec role), • Demonstrated ability to raise capital from institutional or mission-aligned investors, • Track record of selling to education systems, employers, or public/private sector partners What You Bring • Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity, adapts quickly, and makes data-informed decisions, • Mission-first leader who deeply understands the challenges facing under-resourced youth, • Passion for building tech that drives equity, opportunity, and long-term impact, • Clear communicator and inspiring storyteller who can galvanize funders, partners, and team members, • Strong understanding of edtech, AI’s implications on work, and the future of learning, • Join a fast-scaling, award-winning company redefining access to opportunity, • Lead with purpose—and results—with a model backed by decades of research and impact, • Work with a team that believes in bold moves, not small tweaks, • Shape the future of college and career readiness, equity in AI, and youth-centered innovation

Job Description The Organization: Creation Investments Capital Management, LLC is a leading impact investment firm specializing in private equity and private credit in the financial services sector. For over 18 years, we have been a pioneer in Impact Investing, demonstrating that strong financial returns and measurable social impact can go hand in hand. We manage $1.8 billion in assets across multiple private funds and investment vehicles for individuals, family offices, and institutional investors. In partnership with our portfolio companies, we provide critical access to capital for unbanked and underbanked communitiesempowering small-business activity, supporting entrepreneurship (especially among women), and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Our portfolio companies currently serve more than 60 million entrepreneurs, with over $19 billion in micro and small business loans outstanding, $7.1 billion in microsavings, 9 million microinsurance policies, and $5 billion in mobile payments processed. Creation has a team of 20 professionals across four citiesChicago and Dallas in the U.S., Mexico City, Mexico, and Bangalore, India. We are poised for significant growth in assets, building the teams, structures, and processes necessary to scale our impact. Specifically, we are looking to build out our Investor Relations, Marketing, and Capital Raising function with exceptional people who can manage and expand our existing and prospective investor base globally. Why Work at Creation? • Fast-paced, mission-driven company, • Real, tangible impact, • Substantial opportunities for personal and professional growth, • Long-term oriented firm, • Flat organizational structure, no bureaucracy, agile decision making, • Great culture - hard working, family oriented, passionate and fun The Position: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactiveFund Accountantto support all aspects of financial reporting, accounting, and operations for our global impact investment funds in private equity and private credit. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of our financial dataenabling our team to deliver both strong investor returns and measurable social impact. Reporting to the CFO, this role offers the opportunity to work across multiple investment vehicles, asset classes, and geographies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Fund Reporting & Accounting, • Maintain accurate financial records for funds, co-investments, and management entities in accordance with GAAP and industry performance standards, • Reconcile all transactions, cash positions, and securities holdings across U.S. and international bank and custodian accounts, • Prepare and update the general ledger, accounting software, and reporting systems on a regular basis, • Generate reports including Net Asset Value (NAVs), financial statements (for the Funds, Co-investments, and General Partner/Management Company), fund performance, drawdowns and distributions, and hedging/foreign exchange, • Operational Execution, • Initiate and process wire and ACH payments in compliance with internal controls and best practices, • Assist with maintaining the investor portal, including uploading statements, capital notices, and annual reports, • Calculate carried interest waterfalls and distribute proceeds in accordance with fund governing documents, • Support portfolio and investor statement preparation, • Stakeholder Support, • Liaise with external auditors and authorized third parties to respond to information requests, • Coordinate and provide timely, accurate responses to partner and investor inquiries, • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate, transparent, and high-quality reporting, • Assist other finance team members as needed in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, demonstrating strong academic performance, • 25 years of professional experience in accounting, preferably in fund accounting, private equity, or alternative investments, • Solid analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365; experience with accounting and reporting systems required, • Ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • Self-starter with a collaborative spirit and a service-oriented mindset, • Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, • Flexible and willing to roll up sleeves to contribute wherever needed, • Enthusiasm for impact investing and working in an entrepreneurial setting Salary & Benefits: • $75-110k + annual discretionary bonus, • 401k + matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Charitable giving match and other wellness benefits

Job Description 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. Primary Responsibilities • Evaluating new investment opportunities, including modeling, industry research, and meeting with management teams, • Preparing and presenting analysis and materials for the firm’s investment committee, • Monitoring the firm’s existing portfolio companies, • Assisting in firm’s business development efforts, such as attending industry conferences, meeting with Private Equity Firms and Bankers Desired Skills & Experience • 2-4 years experience in investment banking, buyside transaction advisory or at a similar Lender or Private Equity Fund. Will NOT consider candidates without Investment Banking, Buyside Transaction Advisory or Lending/Private Equity backgrounds, • Strong academic record, • Excellent financial modeling skills, • Considerable deal execution experience, • Ability to work independently, • Willingness to travel, • Preference given to candidates currently residing in or that have demonstrable ties to the Chicago, Boston or Fort Lauderdale areas 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. Powered by JazzHR C3fhXpnf3W