Indigenous Capital Access Consultant

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northspan is seeking a Consultant with underwriting and financial analysis experience who also has relationships with Native Nations to support capital access initiatives across Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. The role includes loan fund underwriting, business valuations, and DAO/DAWN program work, while building relationships with Indigenous communities region-wide.

We value cultural fluency and community engagement skills; technical finance can be developed on the job, with a

Qualifications

• Requires a rare combination of underwriting and financial analysis with experience working with Native Nations.
• Strong relationships and cultural competency with Tribal communities are essential.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Access resources for clients and assist with loan fund underwriting.
• Research client organizations and industries; conduct interviews and workshops.
• Identify issues, develop hypotheses, and present actionable recommendations.

Skills

Underwriting

Financial analysis

Relationship building

Indigenous relations

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Northspan is seeking a Consultant with underwriting and financial analysis experience who also has relationships with Native Nations to support capital access initiatives across Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. The role includes loan fund underwriting, business valuations, and DAO/DAWN program work, while building relationships with Indigenous communities region-wide.

We value cultural fluency and community engagement skills; technical finance can be developed on the job, with a