Venture Banking Relationship Manager (Healthcare/Life Sciences) - VP or SVP level

Relationship Manager – Vice President or Senior Vice President Salary range: $150,000 - $250,000 Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future, to be considered. What You’ll Do: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Relationship Manager at a Vice President or Senior Vice President level to join our Venture Banking team on the West Coast (San Francisco or San Diego area), dedicated exclusively to the Life Science and Healthcare sector. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on originating and deepening relationships with venture-backed companies across therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, and healthcare services. The Relationship Manager will serve as a trusted financial partner to founders, management teams, and venture capital investors — bringing deep sector expertise, a robust professional network, and a consultative approach to client development. Originate and grow new client relationships, proactively source and close banking relationships with venture-backed life science and healthcare companies through a disciplined pipeline strategy and sponsor network. Serve as a trusted advisor to portfolio clients, acting as the primary relationship point of contact, delivering tailored financial solutions and partnering across treasury products to meet evolving client needs. Drive ecosystem engagement and deal sourcing. Build presence with VC and PE sponsors, incubators, and industry associations to generate referrals and represent the firm at key sector conferences and events. Structure and support credit opportunities, collaborate with credit officers to structure and present venture lending solutions, monitor portfolio health, and proactively manage covenant compliance and risk. Provide sector expertise and thought leadership. Stay current on life science and healthcare funding trends, share market intelligence with clients and internal teams, and help develop junior talent. What Do You Need? Experience: VP level requires a minimum of 5-7 years venture banking or related experience; SVP level requires a minimum of 8-10 years venture banking or related experience. Originating and growing new client relationships with venture-backed life science and healthcare companies. Serving as a trusted advisor to portfolio clients and partnering across treasury products. Driving ecosystem engagement and deal sourcing. Structuring and supporting credit opportunities and monitoring portfolio health. Providing sector expertise and thought leadership. Technology Skills: Ability to work with the Microsoft Suite and learn/work with other Customers Bank applications. Familiar with AI & Automation tools. Equal Opportunity Employer Customers Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Diversity Statement At Customers Bank, we are committed to the continual advancement of a culture which reflects the value we place on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We honor the diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities of our team members, and we recognize that it is their passion, creativity, and integrity that drives our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Customers Bank