“Network early and often. My network has provided me with opportunities for professional advancement, deal flow and lifelong friendships. Surround yourself with peers and mentors whose work and values you admire, as well as sponsors who will advocate for your advancement.”
Caitlin Sanders is a dynamic, hands-on leader whose 15-year career in private credit and asset-based lending showcases a powerful blend of entrepreneurial drive and technical expertise. Having recently joined GA Capital Corporation (GACC) — the newly formed asset-based lending platform of GA Group and Oaktree — as a senior leader in originations, Sanders is leveraging her deep industry knowledge to originate and structure customized, collateral-backed investments for middle-market companies. At GACC, she combines GA Group’s institutional asset knowledge with Oaktree’s strength to provide highly flexible, tailored capital solutions for clients.
What truly sets Sanders apart is her rare, end-to-end perspective on the deal life cycle. Rather than specializing in a single silo, she has spent years managing every phase of the business. Throughout her 15-year tenure at her previous firm, she oversaw everything from initial origination and underwriting to portfolio management and workouts. Her comprehensive grasp of credit risk, valuation and market dynamics earned her a seat on the investment committee, led to her playing a critical role in fundraising and allowed her to help grow and sell the platform twice.
Now, on the ground floor of GACC alongside chief investment officer Eran Cohen, Sanders is shaping how the brand-new platform goes to market. She views the rapid growth of private credit as a significant frontier of opportunity for women but remains fiercely committed to bridging the gap in senior leadership representation. Guided by the philosophy that professionals must be their own biggest advocates, Sanders actively fosters an environment of continuous learning, giving her growing team the freedom to stretch their capabilities. Her relentless curiosity, combined with a collaborative approach, makes her a vital force in reshaping modern specialty finance.
