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.