[Remote] VP, Tech & VC Banking
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leader Bank is one of the region’s fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders, seeking a Vice President for their Tech & Venture Capital Banking team. The role focuses on building and managing relationships with startups and venture capital firms, sourcing new business, and representing the bank at industry events.
Responsibilities
- Originate and lead new business opportunities with high-growth startups, venture-backed companies, and venture capital/private equity firms
- Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for banking products and services tailored to the innovation economy
- Manage and grow a portfolio of high-impact client relationships, overseeing all aspects of onboarding, treasury solutions, credit, and long-term relationship management
- Represent the bank at industry events, venture conferences, pitch competitions, and founder/investor gatherings to deepen market visibility and influence
- Serve as a strategic advisor to founders, CFOs, and VC partners, offering guidance on banking, capital structure, and financial operations
- Partner with internal stakeholders to design and deliver customized solutions across credit, treasury, and other banking needs
- Drive partnerships with accelerators, incubators, and other startup support organizations
Skills
- 8-10 years of experience in banking, venture capital, private equity, or high-growth startup environments
- Deep knowledge of the startup and venture capital ecosystem and the broader innovation economy
- Demonstrated success in business development, relationship management, and sales
- Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
- Highly organized, entrepreneurial, and self-directed, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel locally and regionally for business development and relationship management
- Prior management experience in a startup bank, venture backed startup, VC, or PE firm
- Active network of founders, VCs, and ecosystem leaders
- Exposure to capital call lines and other structured credit products
Benefits
- Performance bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits
- Annual bonuses
- Commissions
- Short- and long-term incentives
- Program-specific awards
- Health insurance coverage
- A team member wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- A retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays and paid time off and vacation
Company Overview
- Leader Bank is a bank personal and business banking solutions in Arlington, Massachusetts. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Arlington, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://leaderbank.com.