Monroe Capital LLC, a boutique asset management firm focused on private credit markets, has hired Jeff Kaye as managing director, based in Chicago.

Kaye is responsible for originating, structuring and executing new investments within the software and technology sector. Prior to Monroe, Kaye was a managing director at Wells Fargo Capital Finance in its financial sponsor coverage group where he was responsible for originating recurring revenue (ARR) and cash flow-based financing opportunities throughout the West and Midwest regions. He has over 17 years of experience in commercial lending. He began his career with Ally Commercial Finance where he supported origination, underwriting and portfolio management efforts.