Managing Director, Venture Banking at Stifel

Compensation

$225,000 – $300,000/yr

Location: St. Louis, Missouri · New York, New York · +5
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jan 8, 2026

Description

The Managing Director, Venture Banking at Stifel, leads efforts to support venture-backed companies by sourcing new opportunities, structuring debt solutions, and managing client portfolios. This role involves leading a team to drive growth in technology and life sciences sectors, requiring strong market relationships and in-depth industry knowledge.

Required Skills

Venture Lending
Underwriting
Portfolio Management
Team Leadership
Microsoft Excel

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in finance, business, accounting, economics or related field
Required Previous Experiences: 10+ years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications: Advanced knowledge in venture lending/structuring, underwriting, and portfolio management.
Strong team leadership skills to help coach, develop and retain team members.
Effectively communicate (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 ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

About Stifel

Stifel

Wealth management and investment bankingSt. Louis, Missouri

Stifel is a full service brokerage and investment banking firm. The Company provides securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities.

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