Stifel Financial Corp

Venture Banking Credit Analyst (Summer 2026 Start)

Stifel Financial Corp$80K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in commercial banking, investment banking, or private capital investing.
  • Knowledge of private closed-end funds and their intricate structures.
  • Strong skills in analyzing investment funds and understanding their objectives.
  • Ability to produce high-quality work independently and collaboratively.
  • Comfortable interacting with senior executives and investment firms.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the deal process from origination to execution.
  • Review diligence materials and prepare credit memorandums.
  • Monitor borrower portfolios for compliance with loan covenants.
  • Enhance processes for greater efficiency and scalability.
  • Engage actively in the fund finance ecosystem to develop banking and lending expertise.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Tuition and certification assistance programs.
  • Paid time off and wellness initiatives.
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing

The Venture Banking Credit Analyst will be an integral part of origination, underwriting, and portfolio management. This position will be responsible for banking and lending directly to private investment funds across several asset classes. The Credit Analyst will have exposure to many different business units while creating a differentiated market strategy.

What We're Looking For

  • Assist in managing the deal process from origination and underwriting to execution.
  • Collect and review diligence materials to prepare credit memorandums for presentation to the leadership team.
  • Monitor an existing portfolio of borrowers to ensure compliance with loan covenants and report status up to the leadership team.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge to creatively evolve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Remain an active participant in the fund finance ecosystem to become an expert in banking and lending to private funds.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements.


What You'll Bring

  • Knowledge of how private closed-end funds operate and the multiple entities involved (limited partners, general partner, etc.).
  • Strong skills and experience in analyzing investments funds and their underlying objectives.
  • Knowledge of key financial principles.
  • Strong ability to produce high quality work products independently and as part of a collegial team.
  • Comfort in working directly with senior executives and investment Firms.
  • Ability to work in an entrepreneurial culture with the desire to figure out how to solve problems and execute.


Education & Experience

  • Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or another business related field.
  • Minimum Required: 1-3 years' of commercial banking, investment banking, or private capital investing experience.


Licenses & Credentials

  • Minimum Required: None


Systems & Technology

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook


Compensation Range

Salary: USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Actual salaries may vary, and may be based on several factors, including but not limited to each candidate's qualifications, skills, and overall competencies for the position. The base salary is one component of Stifel's overall compensation package for each individual employee. Other benefits and offerings include, but not limited to, discretionary bonuses, health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings, Stifel Total Health Connect, flexible spending accounts, tuition & certification assistance programs, paid time off, and much, much more! To view a more comprehensive list of Stifel's current offerings, please visit https://www.stifel.com/careers/benefits. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

About Stifel Financial Corp

Stifel Financial Corp is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company was founded in 1890 and provides investment banking and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities. Stifel operates in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Stifel Financial Corp
Size
8,600 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$503.4 million
Founded
1890
5 Year Trend
+12.6%
Revenue
$3.8 billion
NASDAQ

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