At Customers Bank, we believe in working hard, working smart, working together to deliver memorable customer experiences and having fun. Our vision, mission, and values guide us along our path to achieve excellence. Passion, attitude, creativity, integrity, alignment, and execution are cornerstones of our behaviors. They define who we are as an organization and as individuals. Everyone is encouraged to have personal development plans. By doing so, our team members are on their way to achieve their highest potential and be successful in their personal and professional lives.

Position Title:  Associate - Venture Banking- Tech/Life Sciences

Work Location:  Chicago, IL or Denver, CO coming into the office at least 3-days per week with Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday being the set in-office days. All subject to change.

Salary range:  An annual salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 is what we expect to pay for this position, based on overall skills and experience.

Who is Customers Bank?

Founded in 2009, Customers Bank is a super-community bank with over $22 billion in assets. We believe in dedicated personal service for the businesses, professionals, individuals, and families we work with.

We get you further, faster. 

Focused on you:  We provide every customer with a single point of contact. A dedicated team member who’s committed to meeting your needs today and tomorrow.

On the leading edge:  We’re innovating with the latest tools and technology so we can react to market conditions quicker and help you get ahead.

Proven reliability:  We always ground our innovation in out deep experience and strong financial foundation, we we’re a partner you can trust.

What you’ll do: 

Unique opportunity to join Customers Bank growing Venture Team and work directly with the Technology and Life Sciences Lending Teams. Assist the banking and credit teams with the underwriting analysis for new and existing deals including spreading financial statements, preparing sections of the deal memos and collecting monthly reporting from clients. Process loan advance requests for credit approval. Test covenant compliance, prepare risk ratings, prepare monthly borrower performance dashboards, and maintain credit files.

What do you need?

• Basic understanding/interest and/or previous job/internship experience in or around the venture capital ecosystem
• General knowledge of financial statements and financial modeling
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while taking a collaborative approach to problem solving
• Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BBA, etc.) from four-year college or university
• Must be a team player, with a positive attitude and the willingness to learn

Technology Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

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 believe in working smart, working together, and having fun while delivering innovative solutions and memorable experiences for our customers. 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. Step into your future with us! Let’s take on tomorrow.