Senior Business Consultant

About the Organization

Women Venture is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower women to achieve their economic goals by building profitable and sustainable businesses that transform communities. We accomplish this through business capital, coaching, and community. Our core values are to make meaningful change, engage with empathy, and persist boldly.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Women Venture values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds.

Position:
Business Consultant
Supervisor:
Senior Business Consultant
FLSA Status:
Permanent, Full Time Exempt

Location:

70% Virtual Office, 30% In‑person/on‑site (Meetings with team and clients will be required based on business needs). Must be in Twin Cities area.
Department:
Business Consulting
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year

The Business Consultant is a core member of Women Venture’s business consulting & technical assistance (TA) function and provides high‑quality, one‑on‑one TA to startup and established small business owners. The role helps clients become lender‑ready, successfully access capital, and remain financially strong after funding. The Business Consultant works closely with the Lending Team. The position does not underwrite loans or make lending decisions;

instead, the Consultant focuses on client preparation, education, and post‑loan support to ensure an equitable and positive lending experience. Candidates with experience serving as both a business lender and a technical assistance provider are strongly encouraged to apply.

As a CDFI serving underserved communities, the role requires strong cultural competency, excellent customer service, and the ability to provide effective TA to clients across diverse cultures, ages, genders, geographies, and levels of financial knowledge.

Women Venture serves clients across Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and parts of North Dakota. The role involves frequent virtual client consultations and occasional travel outside the metro area.

• Provide individualized consulting focused on financial health, capital readiness, and long‑term business sustainability.
• Manage a portfolio of clients at varying stages of business and capital readiness.
• Conduct financial and operational assessments and develop clear, actionable improvement plans.
• Deliver TA virtually or in person based on client needs.
• Provide trauma‑informed, trust‑based TA with a strong emphasis on excellent customer service and communication.
• Refer clients to appropriate internal programs and external partners and coordinate warm handoffs as needed.

• Prepare clients for capital applications by strengthening financial statements, projections, business plans, and documentation.
• Translate lending and underwriting requirements into clear, client‑friendly guidance.
• Identify readiness gaps and coach clients toward improvement.
• Work in direct partnership with the Lending Team to support smooth client handoffs and alignment.
• Maintain clear boundaries between client advocacy and lending decisions.

• Provide continued TA to funded clients to support loan compliance, cash flow management, debt servicing, and effective use of capital.
• Help clients understand financial signals and proactively address challenges.
• Support clients whose loans are delinquent to help get them back on track.

• Collaborate closely with Lending, Training, and other teams to align client support and improve outcomes.
• Provide feedback to improve client experience, consulting processes, and lending workflows.
• Attend and contribute to department, program, and all‑staff meetings.
• Support Women Venture initiatives and organizational priorities as needed.

• Support workshops, cohort courses, and training…