VP, Tech & VC Banking

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

What We Offer

A high-impact role with significant autonomy and visibility across the bank.

A mission-driven, collaborative culture focused on supporting innovation.

Ongoing professional development.

Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Leader Bank salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

Salary Minimum: $123,954 - Salary Max: $185,930

In addition, Leader Bank provides a variety of benefits to eligible team members, including health insurance coverage, a team member wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off and vacation.

Leader Bank, N.A. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, veteran status or any other protected class.

Leader Bank is an E-Verify® participant.