Stifel Financial
In joining Stifel's Venture Banking team, a
Director
is responsible for leading efforts to support venture-backed companies and their investors across all their financial services needs. This
MD role
is to join the investor coverage team and be responsible for engaging with venture capital investors to drive business opportunities for Stifel. The ideal candidate will have experience working in venture capital, venture banking, or related fields with a strong ability to build and grow relationships within the venture ecosystem.
What We're Looking For
Establish and maintain relationships with venture capital investors to drive deal flow and meet business objectives. Collaborate with venture banking deal team colleagues on portfolio company opportunities. Be active in the market at industry events and work on building the Stifel Venture Banking brand. Maintain in-depth knowledge of the venture capital industry and Stifel's products and services. Collaborate with the bank's leadership to develop new products and position the Stifel platform effectively. Develop a strong understanding of the broader Stifel platform (including Investment Banking, Wealth Management, etc.) and identify opportunities across the platform.
What You'll Bring
Knowledge of venture capital and venture lending. Strong team leadership skills to coach, develop, and retain team members. Effective communication skills (written and oral) with clients, prospects, and executive management. Understanding and interest in technology trends, key metrics, and capital markets impacting the innovation ecosystem. Strong business acumen with the ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally. Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
Education & Experience
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Finance or a related field. Minimum of 7+ years of related experience.
Systems & Technology
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
About Stifel
Stifel has been around for over 130 years and maintains a startup mindset. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm committed to innovation and fresh ideas. Our success is built on safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, a principle coined by our founder Herman Stifel. We aim to help families, companies, and municipalities achieve their goals. Headquartered in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and over 400 other locations. With approximately 9,000 employees, we offer careers in financial advising, research, project management, marketing, development, banking, operations, and more. Discover your place at Stifel, where success meets success. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off. Stifel's bank and trust companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. For more information, review our Equal Employment Opportunity rights and protections: Know Your Rights. Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Director
is responsible for leading efforts to support venture-backed companies and their investors across all their financial services needs. This
MD role
is to join the investor coverage team and be responsible for engaging with venture capital investors to drive business opportunities for Stifel. The ideal candidate will have experience working in venture capital, venture banking, or related fields with a strong ability to build and grow relationships within the venture ecosystem.
What We're Looking For
Establish and maintain relationships with venture capital investors to drive deal flow and meet business objectives. Collaborate with venture banking deal team colleagues on portfolio company opportunities. Be active in the market at industry events and work on building the Stifel Venture Banking brand. Maintain in-depth knowledge of the venture capital industry and Stifel's products and services. Collaborate with the bank's leadership to develop new products and position the Stifel platform effectively. Develop a strong understanding of the broader Stifel platform (including Investment Banking, Wealth Management, etc.) and identify opportunities across the platform.
What You'll Bring
Knowledge of venture capital and venture lending. Strong team leadership skills to coach, develop, and retain team members. Effective communication skills (written and oral) with clients, prospects, and executive management. Understanding and interest in technology trends, key metrics, and capital markets impacting the innovation ecosystem. Strong business acumen with the ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally. Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
Education & Experience
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Finance or a related field. Minimum of 7+ years of related experience.
Systems & Technology
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
About Stifel
Stifel has been around for over 130 years and maintains a startup mindset. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm committed to innovation and fresh ideas. Our success is built on safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, a principle coined by our founder Herman Stifel. We aim to help families, companies, and municipalities achieve their goals. Headquartered in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and over 400 other locations. With approximately 9,000 employees, we offer careers in financial advising, research, project management, marketing, development, banking, operations, and more. Discover your place at Stifel, where success meets success. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off. Stifel's bank and trust companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. For more information, review our Equal Employment Opportunity rights and protections: Know Your Rights. Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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