Venture Debt Underwriter — AI-Powered, Hybrid/Remote

Insight Funders; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Hybrid or remote work options

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Funders, an AI-powered private credit marketplace, seeks an experienced Venture Debt Underwriter to evaluate credit risk, structure debt deals, and manage lending transactions for startups. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in venture debt or related financing, strong financial modeling skills in Excel/SQL, and a deep understanding of early-stage financials.

The role involves credit analysis, risk assessment, due diligence, and loan structuring while monitoring portfolio performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced degrees or certifications (CFA, CPA) are a plus.
• 3–5+ years in venture debt underwriting, structured credit, or revenue-based financing.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, credit metrics, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assess credit risk of early-stage and high-growth companies.
• Build detailed financial models to evaluate cash flow and debt servicing.
• Design customized lending solutions aligned with startup growth trajectories.
• Monitor loan performance and risk exposure across borrowers.
• Conduct due diligence and stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Excel

SQL

Communication

Negotiation

Venture capital familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Economics/Business)

CFA/CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

Insight Funders, an AI-powered private credit marketplace, seeks an experienced Venture Debt Underwriter to evaluate credit risk, structure debt deals, and manage lending transactions for startups. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in venture debt or related financing, strong financial modeling skills in Excel/SQL, and a deep understanding of early-stage financials.

The role involves credit analysis, risk assessment, due diligence, and loan structuring while monitoring portfolio performance and