VP, Tech & VC Banking

Leader Bank is looking for exceptionally dedicated team members to join one of the region's fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders. At the time of its founding in 2002, Leader Bank had one branch office, $6.5 million in assets and 7 team members. Since then, the Bank has become one of the most successful banks in Massachusetts with $4.5 billion in assets, more than 400 team members, 6 branch offices, and annual mortgage originations of over $2 billion. Exemplary products and an innovative spirit have driven Leader Bank's rapid growth over the years, and our team members embrace these values. Our mission is to obsess over our clients, make them feel valued, and maintain long-term relationships with them by constantly enhancing our products and processes to always improve our client experience. For our team members, Leader Bank prioritizes competitive compensation and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion. Summary We are seeking a seasoned, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven professional to join our growing Tech & Venture Capital Banking team as Vice President. This role is ideal for someone with a proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and a deep understanding of the startup and venture capital ecosystem. You will take a leadership role in building and managing high-value relationships with startups, VC firms, and ecosystem stakeholders and other innovation hubs. You'll be responsible for sourcing and closing new business, managing key accounts, and representing the bank at high-level 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. 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 The range listed is just one component of Leader Bank's total compensation package for team members. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, commissions, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. 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. * For more information, click on the links below https//www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/images/manuals/EVParticipationPoster.JPG https//www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/images/manuals/IERPoster.jpg • E-Verify® is a registered trademark of U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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