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Lead Bank

Banking-as-a-service solutions provider

New York· 4 roles · HybridKansas City· 4 roles · RemoteUnited States· 2 roles · Remote

CORE INFO

$70M
Total Funding
Series B
Round
2022
Founded
~200 employees
Team Size
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Headquarters

Lead Bank provides banking-as-a-service solutions, enabling fintech and digital asset companies to integrate financial products like lending and card issuing into their platforms without needing a bank charter.

  • Lead Bank recently raised $70 million in a Series B funding round, reaching a valuation of $1.47 billion.bloomberg.com
  • In 2025, Lead Bank's net revenue increased to $108 million, up from $73 million in 2024.forbes.com
  • Bloomberg highlighted Lead Bank's significant valuation milestone and investor confidence in a recent article.bloomberg.com

WHY WE WOULD WORK AT LEAD BANK

Impactful Mission

Join a team dedicated to simplifying banking for fintech and digital asset firms, enabling them to create meaningful customer experiences through compliant financial products.

Rapid Growth

Be part of a fast-growing company valued at $1.47 billion, with a 65% increase in adjusted revenue from 2024 to 2025, showcasing our dynamic market presence.

Innovative Technology

Work with cutting-edge modular infrastructure and APIs that support diverse financial services like lending and global money movement, driving the future of banking-as-a-service.

Collaborative Culture

Join a diverse team of around 200 employees, including fintech veterans, fostering a collaborative environment focused on reducing complexity and risk in financial services.

Recognized Excellence

Be part of a company recognized by Forbes and CNBC as a top player in fintech, including accolades like America's Best Startup Employers and Disruptors 50.

Competitive Compensation

Enjoy attractive compensation packages backed by significant funding, including $70 million in Series B financing, ensuring stability and growth for all employees.

MARKET AND TRACTION

GROWTH TACTICS

  • Lead Bank has positioned itself as a significant player in the fintech and digital asset sectors by offering modular banking-as-a-service solutions.

  • The company focuses on reducing complexity and risk for its clients, allowing them to integrate compliant financial products seamlessly into their offerings.

  • Strategic partnerships with companies like Stripe and Visa enhance Lead Bank's service offerings and market reach.
  • KEY METRICS

    ✦ KEY METRIC
  • Total funding raised by Lead Bank amounts to $180 million, with the latest Series B round securing $70 million in September 2025.

  • Lead Bank's valuation reached $1.47 billion post-Series B funding, indicating strong investor confidence and market potential.

  • The company's adjusted revenue for 2025 was $124 million, reflecting a 65% increase from $75 million in 2024.
  • NOTABLE CUSTOMERS

  • In April 2025, Lead Bank partnered with Stripe and Visa to power a stablecoin-linked payment card platform, showcasing its innovative approach to financial services.

  • In July 2025, Branch, a workplace payments platform serving major clients like Uber and Instacart, added Lead Bank as a strategic banking partner, highlighting its appeal in the fintech ecosystem.
  • COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

  • Lead Bank offers a comprehensive suite of banking-as-a-service solutions that include lending, global money movement, card issuing, and FDIC-insured accounts.

  • The modular infrastructure with APIs allows clients to create tailored financial products while ensuring compliance and scalability, setting Lead Bank apart from traditional banks.
  • MARKET POSITION

  • Founded in 1928 and revitalized in 2022, Lead Bank has rapidly established itself in the fintech sector, recognized as one of America's Best Startup Employers and a Fintech 50 company.

  • The company's focus on compliance and partnership-driven solutions positions it favorably against competitors in the banking-as-a-service market.
  • PRODUCT AND TECH

    Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS)

    Lead Bank provides a comprehensive Banking-as-a-Service platform that allows fintech companies and digital asset firms to integrate compliant financial products directly into their offerings, streamlining the banking process without the need for a bank charter.

    Modular Infrastructure

    The bank's modular infrastructure supports various financial services through APIs, enabling clients to customize and scale their offerings while ensuring compliance and reducing operational complexity.

    Global Money Movement

    Lead Bank facilitates global money movement services, allowing clients to execute cross-border transactions efficiently and securely, which is essential for fintech and digital asset firms operating in a global marketplace.

    Card Issuing Services

    The card issuing service enables clients to create and manage their own branded payment cards, providing flexibility and enhancing customer engagement through tailored financial products.

    FDIC-Insured Accounts

    Lead Bank offers FDIC-insured accounts, ensuring that customer deposits are protected, which builds trust and confidence among users of the financial products integrated into client platforms.

    COMPANY CULTURE

    Values

  • Commitment to compliance and risk management

  • Focus on reducing complexity in financial services

  • Emphasis on true partnership with clients

  • Innovation in banking-as-a-service solutions

  • Dedication to creating meaningful customer experiences
  • Operating Principles

  • Modular infrastructure for flexible solutions

  • API-driven approach to service integration

  • Continuous improvement and adaptability

  • Collaboration across teams to enhance service delivery

  • Transparency in operations and client interactions
  • Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

  • Supportive work environment fostering teamwork

  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools

  • Health and wellness programs for employees
  • Team Cadence

  • Regular team meetings to align on goals

  • Agile methodologies to promote quick iterations

  • Open communication channels for feedback

  • Monthly all-hands meetings to celebrate achievements

  • Encouragement of cross-departmental collaboration
  • Learning & Growth

  • Commitment to ongoing training and education

  • Access to industry conferences and seminars

  • Mentorship programs for career development

  • Encouragement of innovative thinking and problem-solving

  • Support for pursuing relevant certifications
  • HIRING SIGNAL

    14
    Open roles on their careers page
    Snapshot via live ATS poll
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    Net new roles in the last 90 days
    Available once weekly history accrues
    90-Day VelocityV2 · BACKFILL
    Trend builds weekly as historical rows accrue
    By Function
    Breakdown of open roles
    Data · 1
    GTM · 2
    G&A · 2
    Product · 2
    Operations · 3
    Engineering · 4
    Top Locations
    Where hiring is concentrated
    Remote-eligible postings counted separately
    Kansas City, MO; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid); United States -Remote
    4
    New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid)
    3
    United States -Remote
    2
    Lee's Summit, MO; Blue Springs, MO (On-Site)
    2
    New York, NY (Hybrid)
    1
    San Francisco, CA (US) (Hybrid)
    1
    New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA (Hybrid); United States -Remote
    1
    SourcesGreenhouseLeverAshbyWorkableSmartRecruitersRipplingRecruiteeFallback · Wellfound, YC Work-at-a-Startup, careers-page scrape

    KEY COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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    7 announcements · ranked by importance
    May 28, 2026ESSAYThe Story of Lead Bank | Lead Banklead.bank
    Sep 4, 2025FUNDINGLead Bank closes Series Blead.bank
    Jul 1, 2022FUNDINGLead: Funding, Team & Investors | Startup Introsstartupintros.com
    May 15, 2024INTERVIEWHow Lead Bank's co-founder transformed a century-old community bank into an innovative fintech company | Fortunefortune.com
    “providing insights into her leadership style and the strategic decisions behind Lead Bank's transformation”fortune.com · May 15, 2024
    May 7, 2026INTERVIEWBanks and Stablecoin Companies Can Work Well Together — Lead Bank CEO Jackie Resesyoutube.com
    “Stablecoin companies can work with banking partners to create yield products.”youtube.com · May 7, 2026
    Jan 1, 2026INTERVIEWThe Bank Tellers Episode 14: Erica Khalili, Co-founder and Chief Legal & Risk Officer at Lead Bankmoney2020.com
    Jul 22, 2025CUSTOMER WINBranch Adds Lead Bank As New Strategic Banking Partnerbranchapp.com