CARMEL, Ind. - NextGear Capital is planning to expand its Carmel headquarters with up to 169 new jobs by 2015.

The automotive financial services provider is planning its second expansion in recent years. In 2009, NextGear Capital invested $6.4 million in its Carmel headquarters which created 60 new jobs.

"We are extremely excited to be expanding our corporate campus in Carmel," said Brian Geitner, president of NextGear Capital. "We have seen solid growth in our customer base over the past couple of years and this expansion will allow us to continue to provide the solutions necessary to service our customers as they continue to grow their business."

Gov. Mike Pence welcomed NextGear's expansion.

"Our first-rate workforce, fiscal stability and low tax structure continue to position the Hoosier State for additional growth from well-respected firms like NextGear Capital. Indiana is open for business," Pence said.

NextGear provides inventory financing programs for more than 17,000 automotive dealers across the country.

Additional information technology, financial and customer service associates will be hired under the expansion. Interested applicants can apply at www.nextgearcapital.com