Venture Debt Originator

ATEL Capital Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) with a generous employer match

Job summary

A leading specialty finance firm based in San Francisco is looking for a Vice President, Venture Debt Originator. This position offers a chance to excel in sourcing, structuring, and closing venture debt opportunities while building strong relationships in the venture capital ecosystem. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of origination experience in venture debt. This role promises significant career growth and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5+ years of origination experience in venture debt or related financial services.
• Proven success structuring venture debt and working capital financings.

Responsibilities

• Source venture debt opportunities leveraging your network.
• Structure, negotiate, and close venture debt solutions.
• Serve as a trusted partner to founders and venture capital firms.
• Execute ATEL's venture debt strategy.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong sales and relationship‑building capabilities

Skilled in analyzing financial statements

Deep understanding of venture capital ecosystem

Highly analytical and detail‑oriented

Collaborative team player

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

This range is provided by ATEL Capital Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

ATEL Ventures Inc., a leader in secured financing for emerging growth and start-up companies, is seeking a Vice President, Venture Debt Originator to join our expanding team. This is a high-impact opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about helping innovative companies secure the capital they need to scale.

About Us

ATEL Capital Group, headquartered in San Francisco, is a specialty finance company with deep expertise in venture lending and equipment leasing across diverse industries. Since 1977, we have owned and managed more than $1 billion in equipment. In 1999, we launched ATEL Ventures, Inc. to deliver venture debt and equipment-backed loans to high-growth start-ups in information technology, life sciences, sustainable energy, materials science, agtech, specialty retail and alternative energy.

Our success is built on strong relationships, long-term perspective, and a commitment to bringing top talent together to support the next generation of industry leaders.

The Role

As a Vice President, Venture Debt, you will be responsible for executing ATEL's venture debt strategy by sourcing, structuring, and closing high-quality opportunities. You'll focus on building strong relationships with entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, and other key stakeholders while helping innovative companies access non-dilutive capital to fuel their growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Origination & Business Development: Source venture debt opportunities by leveraging your network of founders, investors, and advisors. Build and manage a pipeline of high-quality prospects.
• Deal Structuring and Execution: Structure, negotiate, and close venture debt solutions aligned with client growth strategies and ATEL's underwriting approach.
• Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted partner to founders executives, and venture capital firms. Cultivate long‑term relationships within the venture ecosystem.
• Strategy Execution: Carry out ATEL's venture debt strategy by consistently sourcing and executing transactions that align with portfolio goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3 - 5+ years of origination experience in venture debt or closely related financial services.
• Proven success structuring venture debt and working capital financings.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to clearly explain complex financial structures.
• Strong sales and relationship‑building capabilities with a client‑first mindset.
• Skilled in analyzing financial statements, business plans, and projections.
• Deep understanding of the venture capital ecosystem and non-dilutive financing strategies.
• Highly analytical, detail‑oriented, and organized.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce CRM experience a plus

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary plus an aggressive commission structure, comprehensive benefits, and unlimited earning potential.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave and 10 company holidays
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care benefits
• Pre‑tax transit and parking benefits
• 401(k) with a generous employer match

Why Join ATEL?

ATEL has been a trusted name in specialty finance for nearly five decades. We offer the stability of an established platform, a disciplined approach to venture debt, and a strong reputation built on long‑standing relationships across industries. As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Proven Platform: A well‑capitalized firm with decades of experience in venture lending and equipment finance.
• Reputation & Relationships: A respected presence in the venture ecosystem, with deep ties to entrepreneurs and investors.
• Consistency & Stability: A company with continuous ownership and management since 1977, offering a reliable environment to build your career.
• Impactful Work: The opportunity to provide meaningful, non‑dilutive capital solutions to innovative growth companies.
• Career Growth: A role that rewards performance with unlimited earning potential and long‑term career opportunities.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Finance