Director/Managing Director, Venture Lending & Banking

Stifel•Boston, MA

1d•$225,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success. Stifel’s Venture Banking team is seeking a Director or Managing Director to lead origination efforts and drive growth in the Boston market. This role focuses on building relationships with venture-backed companies across diverse industries, sourcing new opportunities, and structuring innovative debt solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong network within the venture capital ecosystem and proven experience in venture lending and portfolio management.

Requirements

Proven origination track record in venture banking, venture debt, or related financial services.
Deep relationships within the VC ecosystem and strong business development skills.
Advanced knowledge of venture lending, structuring, underwriting, and portfolio management.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and client portfolios.
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field or equivalent experience
10+ years' of relavent experience in venture bankding or related financial services
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Responsibilities

Originate new relationships with venture-backed companies and their investors, driving deal flow for both debt and deposit opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with founders, executives, and VC firms to meet business objectives.
Represent Stifel at industry events and actively build the Venture Banking brand in the Boston market.
Oversee deal processes, including structuring, underwriting, documentation, and closing.
Manage a portfolio of venture-backed clients, deploying Stifel’s platform resources to support growth.
Recruit, develop, and lead a team of venture banking professionals.
Collaborate with Stifel leadership to develop new products and leverage the broader Stifel platform (Investment Banking, Wealth Management, etc.).