Venture Debt, Director

Job Description

1. Origination and Deal Execution

Drive origination efforts by cultivating relationships with founders, VCs, and ecosystem partners.

Evaluate new deal opportunities, lead investment committee presentations, and structure venture debt transactions across diverse sectors.

Negotiate terms, documentation, and covenants to optimize risk-return for the fund.2. Portfolio Monitoring & Risk Strategy

Oversee portfolio monitoring processes, ensuring accurate tracking of financial covenants, milestones, and early-warning signals.

Develop and implement frameworks for proactive risk management and value creation within the portfolio.

Provide strategic recommendations on restructuring, follow-on investments, or exits.

Strategically syndicate transactions to co-investors, private credit funds, and institutional stakeholders.

Actively present investment opportunities and maintain relationships with syndicate participants.

Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify syndication and co-investment opportunities.3. Fundraising and Investor Relations

Partner with senior leadership to support capital raising from institutional LPs, family offices, and UHNW investors.

Prepare and deliver compelling investment materials, fundraising decks, and portfolio updates.

Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and prospective investors, providing data-driven insights into fund performance and market dynamics.4. Strategic Leadership

Collaborate with Managing Partners to refine the fund's origination and monitoring strategy.

Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a high-performance investment culture.

Position the platform as a thought leader in the venture debt ecosystem by engaging with media, panels, and industry forums.

The Successful Applicant

10-14 years' experience in venture debt, structured credit in banks and NBFCs, VC, or investment banking

Proven origination track record - must have sourced and closed deals personally with well-established connects in the startup ecosystem

Strong communication skills : articulate in presentations, IC notes, and investor discussions

Experience of leading and mentoring a team

MBA or CA ranker / CFA preferred.

What's on Offer

Competitive compensation package

Skills Required

deal execution, Fundraising, Risk Management, Strategic Leadership, origination, Mentoring, Investor Relations