Overview
Key Responsibilities
– Proactively source startup debt/lending opportunities in early-stage companies across sectors
– Build and maintain strong relationships with startup founders, micro VCs, angel investors, institutional lenders, and venture platforms
– Lead financial and business due diligence, structure transactions, and manage deal closures
– Maintain and monitor lending portfolios, ensuring healthy credit quality and performance
– Define and implement robust credit policies to drive consistency and standardization
– Develop and execute a strategic roadmap to achieve division growth and financial goals
– Represent the company at industry events, investor forums, and startup ecosystems to enhance visibility and identify new opportunities
– Manage the end-to-end lending lifecycle: sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, deal structuring, term sheet negotiation, and closure
– Actively participate in Credit Committee meetings and support data-driven decision-making
– Collaborate with legal, compliance, finance, and risk teams for smooth and timely execution
– Work closely with internal teams to drive operational efficiency and improve turnaround time
Candidate Requirements
– Minimum 5 years’ experience in lending, venture debt, NBFCs, investment banking, structured finance, or credit roles
– Proven track record in sourcing or credit underwriting, deal execution, and portfolio management
– Strong understanding of financial analysis, credit risk, and investment structuring
– Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
– Strategic mindset with ability to lead and collaborate across functions