Stifel Financial Corp. · 23 hours ago
Director/Managing Director, Venture Lending & Banking
US-MA-Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expStifel Financial Corp. is a global wealth management and investment banking firm seeking a Director or Managing Director to lead origination efforts and drive growth in the Boston market. The role focuses on building relationships with venture-backed companies, sourcing new opportunities, and managing a portfolio of clients while collaborating with Stifel leadership to develop new products.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
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.)
Qualification
Required
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
Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum Required: 10+ years' of relevant experience in venture banking or related financial services
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings
Stifel Total Health Connect
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition & certification assistance programs
Paid time off
Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care
401k
Wellness initiatives
Life insurance
Company
Stifel Financial Corp.
Established in 1890, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is one of the nation’s premier full-service financial services firms, providing brokerage, trading, investment banking, investment advisory, and related services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities through more than 400 locations across the U.S.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Ronald Kruszewski
Chairman and CEO
Anne Perlman
Managing Director, Investment Banking - Stifel
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