Who we are: We are the first digital commercial bank in the US, built to service the innovation economy. As founders ourselves, we couldn’t find a banking solution that met our needs, so we went ahead and built one. Our solution is seamless, frictionless, and allows founders to do what they do best: build great companies. We are led by industry heavyweights who have over 200 years of combined experience in banking and financial services and we are reimagining financial services from a customer-first perspective. Our inclusive company prizes diversity of thought, experience, and perspective and is looking for people who are searching for ways to influence and support the innovation ecosystem in New York and beyond.
Role: Head of Life Sciences
Job Location: Preferably New York, NY, but open to another strategic geography.
Job Description:
Big Picture: Stand-up a national Life Sciences practice (digital health, pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, medical devices, genomics, diagnostics, etc.âŚ) on the first fully digital banking platform, focused particularly on delivering top flight banking/lending services to life science and digital health companies across the United States.
Day-to-Day:
- Develop and lead a national business development effort focused on acquiring new Life Science clients by providing innovative financial services solutions;
- Be the primary point of contact on client relationships, coordinating and supervising the entire client experience, ensuring the proper application of bank policies and processes;
- Provide leadership and guidance to team of Relationship Managers (RMs) and underwriters;
- Develop and execute on a data driven approach to the market, working with internal stakeholders across the Bank to execute;
- Anticipate and respond to future client needs, roadblocks or risks;
- Meet bank, business unit and team sales goals;
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made;
- Apply sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices; and
- Effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability to ensure successful execution of overall strategy
What you need:
- At least 7 to 10 years of experience, relationship management in life sciences, including being a trusted partner to companies, (digital health, pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, medical devices, genomics, diagnostics, etc.âŚ) investors, and partners such as accelerator programs or lab spaces in this field;
- In-depth knowledge of commercial banking for life science companies;
- Sound judgment and creativity in solutioning client credit/deposit needs.
- Significant experience with commercial credit decision making authority and advanced credit skills, with experience in complex capital structures.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic company and team setting.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and leading teams through rapid growth and complex change, with track record of attracting, maintaining and developing talent.
- Proven leadership ability with excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Adaptability.
What we offer:
- Total compensation package including base salary, equity, discretionary bonus and a full suite of health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA) and 401K.
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Access to commuter plans and subsidized gym discounts
- A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in fintech and help create a completely new kind of commercial bank
- Personally directed time off and flexibility to work remotely
- Dog-friendly office
If you too are searching for ways to influence and support the innovation ecosystem, then we all look forward to hearing from you.
Grasshopper Bank provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicantâs race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable law.
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