VP, Tech & VC Banking

VP, Tech & VC Banking – Leader Bank

Leader Bank, a rapidly growing community bank and mortgage lender in Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial, and relationship‑driven professional to lead our 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 build and manage high‑value relationships with startups, VC firms, and ecosystem stakeholders, source and close new business, manage key accounts, and represent the bank at industry events.

• 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 onboarding, treasury solutions, credit, and long‑term relationship management.
• Represent the bank at industry events, venture conferences, pitch competitions, and founder/investor gatherings.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to founders, CFOs, and VC partners 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 across Texas.

• 8‑10 years of experience in banking, venture capital, private equity, or high‑growth startup environments.
• Deep knowledge of the startup and VC ecosystem, especially in Austin and the broader Texas innovation economy.
• Demonstrated success in business development, relationship management, and sales.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Highly organized, entrepreneurial, and self‑directed, thriving in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally for business development.
• Prior management experience in a startup bank, venture‑backed startup, VC, or PE firm.
• Active network of founders, VCs, and ecosystem leaders in Austin and other Texas cities.
• Exposure to capital call lines and other structured credit products.

• 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.

Salary Range
: $123,954 – $185,930 (base salary). Total compensation may include annual bonuses, commissions, short‑term and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards.

Benefits include health insurance, a wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off, and vacation.

Equal Opportunity
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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.