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. Since its founding in 2002, Leader Bank has grown from one branch office with $6.5 million in assets and 7 team members to a bank with $4.5 billion in assets, more than 400 team members, 6 branch offices, and annual mortgage originations exceeding $2 billion.

The bank’s mission is to obsess over clients, make them feel valued, and maintain long‑term relationships by constantly improving products and processes, while prioritizing competitive compensation, benefits, and a healthy work‑life balance in an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.

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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Base salary range: $123,954 – $185,930. The actual salary may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Additional rewards may include annual bonuses, commissions, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. Benefits include health insurance, a team member wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, 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.