VP, Fund Banking Relationship Manager

Grasshopper Bank

. Develop and establish a book of new business from relationships across the Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Emerging Manager community .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Fund Finance, including loan origination, negotiation, and underwriting, while effectively managing high-value client relationships. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for due diligence and analysis within a regulated banking environment.

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Fund Finance ExpertiseRelationship ManagementLoan Origination and UnderwritingFinancial Statement AnalysisBank Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Loan NegotiationUnderwritingFinancial AnalysisRisk AssessmentFund DocumentationGenerative AI ToolsBank Treasury ManagementCompliance RegulationsOperational PoliciesClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCRM ToolsChatGPTClaudeCopilot

Industry Keywords

Private EquityVenture CapitalEmerging ManagerFund BankingBank Lending PoliciesOCC Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and establish a book of new business from relationships across the Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Emerging Manager community
Contribute to deposit and loan growth across lending activities, including negotiating, underwriting, and coordinating the closing of complex company loans
Execute business development strategies and tactics within the Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Emerging Manager community
Position and structure loans across the full Fund Finance product suite
Build relationships with referral sources and target funds to promote and sell Fund Banking products and services
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities
Use Salesforce and other CRM tools to track business development activities, deal activities, and investor calls
Lead initial sales and engagement calls with prospective clients
Request information related to loan requests and guide prospective clients through due diligence and underwriting with a credit associate
Analyze financial condition and perform initial risk assessments within Bank credit policies and current economic and industry trends
Gather information for financing recommendations to Credit Committee and negotiate loan terms and conditions
Coordinate closing of approved loans and ensure compliance with loan agreements, client needs, and Bank lending policies
Serve as primary Relationship Manager after loan closing and manage ongoing client relationship plans
Partner with loan operations, client services, and other internal teams to ensure a client-first experience
Escalate product and service issues to senior management
Maintain knowledge of Fund Banking industry status, trends, and competitive landscape
Represent the Bank at community and industry functions to enhance the Bank’s image and develop additional business
Assist the Bank in establishing and maintaining market position

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 10 years of experience with a strong Fund Finance background, including origination, negotiation, underwriting, and coordinating the closing of Fund Finance loans
Extensive experience in relationship management of high-value clients
Knowledge and experience in financial statement and tax return analysis
Deep knowledge of Fund documentation
Demonstrated ability to use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot for partner due diligence, document review, analysis, and drafting, while checking output accuracy
Ability to use AI responsibly in a regulated environment, including protecting customer data and managing privacy and model risk
Ability to judge how fintech partners use AI in onboarding, fraud, and customer service
Strong understanding of Bank treasury management services, lending procedures, policies, and products and services used by Fund Banking clients
Knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, preferably OCC experience
Knowledge of Bank operational policies
Strong experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Exceptional analytical skills
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Exceptional organizational and time management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work flexibility
Diversity of thought and perspective
Cross-functional teamwork culture
Accountability encouraged
Successes celebrated
Opportunity to contribute to banking innovation
Inclusive partnership environment