NXT Capital announced that Brian Miazga has joined the company’s Corporate Finance Group as Managing Director, West Region. Miazga’s responsibilities include new business originations, including structuring, underwriting and closing transactions.

Miazga joins NXT Capital from CIT’s Sponsor Finance group, where he was a Managing Director responsible for originating middle market loans across all industries. He held similar origination and underwriting roles at Fifth Street Asset Management and BMO Capital Markets. Previously, Miazga spent several years at William Blair & Company in the firm’s investment banking capital advisory group.

“We’re happy to have a professional with Brian’s extensive knowledge and middle market lending experience join NXT Capital,” said John Finnerty, Group Head, Corporate Finance. “Brian’s expertise is a valuable addition to NXT’s ongoing efforts to serve sponsors and middle market companies across the country.”

“I’m excited to join a company with a well-deserved reputation for outstanding client-focused execution,” said Miazga. “NXT’s financing solutions and flexibility make it an excellent resource for sponsors. I look forward to working with NXT to expand and deepen relationships.”