Customers Bank

Venture Banking Relationship Manager - VP or SVP level

Customers Bank$175K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong network in the West Coast venture ecosystem
  • Ability to source and close banking opportunities independently
  • Experience in underwriting and advising on venture lending solutions
  • Consultative and relationship-focused approach
  • 5-7 years of venture banking experience for VP level; 8-10 years for SVP level
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Suite and banking applications
  • Knowledge of AI and automation tools for efficiency and engagement

Responsibilities

  • Originate debt and banking relationships with venture-backed technology companies
  • Deepen and retain key client relationships within the existing portfolio
  • Serve as a financial partner to founders, teams, and venture capitalists
  • Provide market insight and leverage professional network for client benefit
  • Advise on credit solutions for high-growth and pre-profitable businesses

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model for those within 50 miles of a bank location
  • Strong company support for professional growth and networking
  • Access to a collaborative team focused on the technology market
  • Opportunity to work with innovative, venture-backed clients
Full Job Description
Salary range: An annual salary range of $175k - $225k is what we expect to pay for this position, based on overall skills and experience.

This position will cover the west coast and can be located anywhere within that region. The expectation is to by hybrid if within a 50-mile radius of a bank location.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future, to be considered.

What You'll Do:

We are seeking a highly motivated Relationship Manager at a Vice President or Senior Vice President level to join our Venture Banking team on the West Coast, focused exclusively on the technology market. In this role, you will originate debt and banking relationships with venture-backed companies while also helping deepen and retain key client relationships across the existing portfolio.

As a Relationship Manager, you will serve as a trusted financial partner to founders, executive teams, and venture capital investors-bringing market insight, a strong professional network, and a consultative approach to building lasting client relationships.

What Do You Need?

  • You bring a strong network across the West Coast venture ecosystem and know how to build trusted relationships with founders, CFOs, and venture capital firms.
  • You have a commercial, business-development mindset and can independently source, structure, and close banking and debt opportunities with VC-backed technology companies.
  • You are comfortable underwriting and advising high-growth, often pre-profitable businesses, and bring sound judgment around venture lending and credit solutions.
  • You take a consultative, relationship-first approach and are energized by becoming a long-term strategic partner to your clients.
  • For the VP level, you typically bring 5-7 years of relevant venture banking or related experience; for the SVP level, 8-10 years.


Technology Skills:

  • Ability to work with the Microsoft Suite and learn/work with other Customers Bank's applications.
  • Familiarity with AI and automation tools that support productivity, workflow efficiency, and client engagement.

About Customers Bank

Customers Bank is a full-service bank that provides a range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. The bank offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and wealth management services, among others. Customers Bank operates through a network of branches and ATMs in several states, including Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Illinois. The bank is known for its innovative digital banking solutions, such as its mobile app and online banking platform, which allow customers to manage their accounts and transactions from anywhere, anytime.
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