Venture Lending Originations Director / MD

I am working with a Leading Specialty Finance firm who are looking to onboard an Originations Director / MD to join their Venture Lending team in SF / Menlo Park!

Job brief:

Proactively identify and pursue new venture lending opportunities with emerging and growth-stage companies across sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer innovation.

Develop and nurture strategic relationships with venture capital firms, startup founders, finance leaders, advisors, and other key players in the innovation ecosystem.

Oversee the full lifecycle of deal execution—including initial evaluation, structuring, diligence coordination, and transaction close—in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Work closely with internal credit, legal, and risk professionals to design tailored financing solutions that align with borrower needs and internal investment parameters.

Manage a dynamic and high-quality deal pipeline, with full accountability for meeting origination and volume goals.

Actively participate in industry events, investor meetings, startup showcases, and partner discussions to enhance visibility and drive new business.

Maintain detailed tracking and reporting of sourcing activities, pipeline performance, and other key business development metrics.