AVP, Banker (Technology Venture Banking)

Overview:

The AVP, Banker is accountable to analyze, evaluate, completely underwrite, structure and close lending opportunities. There is also a focus on financial analysis, modeling, research, and credit application preparation and presentation. This role will work closely with Bankers on new transactions. They will also be a key part of the business development efforts of the overall region by attending market events and beginning to grow their own personal network in the venture capital and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating loan / credit requests to determine quality of opportunity and potential loan structure to maximize return on investment
• Identifying specific merits, risks, and mitigants for each transaction
• Constructing and maintaining detailed financial models and developing sensitivity analyses around key economic drivers
• Drafting internal approval memoranda and term sheets
• Performing industry and company financial research and due diligence
• Supporting legal documentation and execution of new transactions
• Assisting in all aspects of origination activity leading to closing of new transactions, including regularly attending networking and business development events and developing relationships
• Adhere to all corporate compliance and regulatory needs including but not limited to compliance training, Reg B, NOD, CDD, etc
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years related experience or public accounting
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Strong analytical skills and resourcefulness necessary to complete in-depth industry and market analyses
• Superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel on short notice
• Ability to adapt to multiple industry verticals including technology and life sciences
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint, proficiency
• Acts with a sense of urgency; there will be some on-the-job training however the candidate should be a self-motivator and self-starter

Physical Requirements:

• Role requires sitting or standing in front of a computer monitor for prolonged periods of time in a fixed neck position.
• Constant use of a computer or other office equipment resulting in repeating motions of the hands and wrists.
• Light work that may include moving objects up to 20 pounds.

What You Can Expect From PWB

 

Rewards

National Base Pay Range (annual): $74,984.00 to $146,205.28
Final salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with geographic/market data.

 

PWB is pleased to offer additional benefits to support our employee’s physical, emotional and financial health.  Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, parental leave, mental health support, wellness incentives, legal assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off,  company holidays, incentive programs, as well as other fringe benefits.    

 

 

 

 

At PWB, we are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and equal opportunity.  We build teams and grow talent that reflect the diversity of the clients and communities we serve. Diversity of background, experience and perspective adds value and depth to our teams and creates better business results.

PWB is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  We take pride in building a workplace culture where all employees feel supported and respected, and have equal access to career and development opportunities without regard to race, religion/creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

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