| Job Title: | Vice President, Venture Debt Originator |
|---|---|
| Division: | ATEL Ventures, Inc. |
Job Description
ATEL Ventures Inc., a leading provider of secured financing to emerging growth and start-up companies, is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Vice President, Venture Debt Originator to join our expanding team. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious professional with a passion for helping innovative companies access capital to grow and succeed.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of venture debt lending experience with a proven track record of sourcing and closing deals with emerging companies.
- Financial and Market Insight: Solid understanding of venture debt structures, start-up financials, and risk analysis. Able to quickly evaluate the financial health and growth potential of start-up companies.
- Relationship Builder: Exceptional networking, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with founders, executives, and venture capital partners.
- Self-Starter with a Growth Mindset: Proactive and driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Thrives in a fast-paced environment and seeks opportunities for professional growth.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration or Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive Business Development: Source and originate venture debt deals by building relationships with high-growth start ups and their investors. Leverage your network in the venture capital and start-up ecosystem to identify and engage potential clients.
- Lead Deal Structuring and Execution: Partner with cross-functional teams to structure and negotiate venture debt solutions tailored to clients' growth trajectories, focusing on non-dilutive financing strategies.
- Cultivate Strong Partnerships: Act as a trusted advisor to founders and executive teams, helping them understand the strategic value of venture debt. Forge long-term relationships with clients, venture capital firms, and other industry influencers.
- Contribute to Team Growth and Strategy: Play a critical role in expanding our team of originators, bringing in fresh perspectives and sharing insights to enhance our sourcing strategies. Your role will have a direct impact on the growth of ATEL's venture debt portfolio.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, including base salary plus commission, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to thrive in a supportive work environment. Our culture values growth, collaboration, and innovation, and you’ll be surrounded by a team of passionate, driven professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact.- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Vacation, sick leave and 10 paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care pretax benefits
- Pretax benefits for transit and parking
- 401(k) with generous employer match
Why ATEL Ventures?
skills and responsibilities as we grow.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in venture debt financing, we’d love to hear from you!
