Vice President - Venture Debt Originator
About The Position
ATEL Ventures is expanding its venture debt platform and is seeking a Vice President / Director, Venture Debt Originator to independently source, structure, and close non‑dilutive capital solutions for high‑growth technology and life sciences companies. This is an opportunity for an experienced originator to operate with real autonomy on a well‑capitalized, long‑standing platform—backed by nearly five decades of disciplined specialty finance experience and consistent access to capital. ATEL Capital Group, headquartered in San Francisco, is a specialty finance company with deep expertise in venture lending and equipment leasing. Since 1977, ATEL has owned and managed more than $1 billion in equipment across multiple cycles. Launched in 1999, ATEL Ventures provides venture debt and equipment‑backed financing to emerging growth companies across information technology, life sciences, sustainable energy, materials science, agtech, and specialty industries. Our approach emphasizes long‑term relationships, thoughtful underwriting, and reliable execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
- Demonstrated experience independently originating venture debt or closely related growth‑stage financings
- Strong understanding of venture‑backed company capital structures and non‑dilutive financing
- Proven ability to independently source and close transactions
- Strong relationship‑building and consultative sales skills
- Ability to clearly explain complex financing structures to founders and investors
- Financial statement and cash‑flow analysis expertise
- Highly organized, self‑directed, and results‑oriented
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools preferred
Responsibilities
- Originate venture debt opportunities through founder relationships, venture capital firms, and intermediaries
- Structure and negotiate venture debt and equipment‑backed financings tailored to client growth needs
- Manage transactions from initial sourcing through credit approval and closing
- Build long‑term relationships with founders, executives, and venture capital partners
- Execute ATEL’s venture debt strategy by consistently sourcing high‑quality, risk‑adjusted opportunities
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- paid time off
- pre‑tax commuter benefits
- 401(k) with a generous employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
