LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. We are the leading digital marketplace bank in the U.S., having helped our nearly 5 million members secure over $90 billion in loans to refinance high-cost debt and achieve their financial goals. Members today have mobile-first access to a growing range of products and services designed to work seamlessly together to deliver value in new ways. Everyone deserves a better financial future, and our team is committed to making that a reality. Join the Club!
About the RoleWe are seeking a strategic and visionary Sr Director of Data Governance & Strategy to build and lead a world-class data governance program. This leader will define how LendingClub manages, secures, and leverages data as a regulated digital bank. In this role, you will ensure that data is accurate, compliant, trusted, and positioned as a core business asset that drives innovation, automation, and customer insight.You will partner across business, risk, and technology functions to embed governance into the enterprise - balancing regulatory rigor with business agility. To be successful in this role, you will combine deep knowledge of data governance and management with strong business acumen, leadership, and experience working within regulated financial environments.
Your leadership will ensure that data is treated as a strategic asset - enabling insights, driving automation, and ensuring our data-driven future is built on trusted, well-governed foundations.What You'll Do
- Lead the design and operation of LendingClub’s enterprise data governance framework, aligning with FFIEC, OCC, FDIC, and other banking regulatory expectations
- Contribute to establishing data governance policies, standards, and procedures covering data ownership, quality, metadata, privacy, retention, and lineage
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit to prepare for and respond to examinations, audits, and management reporting
- Collaborate with second line to define and track Critical Data Elements (CDEs) to ensure key business and regulatory reporting data is accurate, complete, and well-documented
- Develop and oversee the data quality management program, including data profiling, monitoring, and issue remediation
- Implement standardized definitions and metadata management across enterprise systems
- Define and execute the enterprise data strategy, ensuring alignment with LendingClub's roadmaps, data-driven decision making and AI readiness
- Collaborate with Engineering, Data & Analytics, and Product teams to ensure data practices support compliance with banking, privacy, and security regulations
- Lead tool evaluation and implementation for data cataloging, lineage, and governance operations
- Provide thought leadership on emerging trends (AI governance, ethical data use, etc.) and how they apply to financial data ecosystems
- Drive data ownership and stewardship across functions through training, engagement, and accountability programs
- Promote data literacy across business and technology teams, making data governance a visible enabler of trust and performance
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, ensuring strategic alignment between data, risk, and business priorities
- Build and lead a high-performing team of data governance professionals
- 12+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or data strategy, ideally within banking, fintech, or other regulated financial services
- Familiarity with banking regulations, compliance and privacy requirements
- Proven experience designing and operationalizing data governance frameworks and tools
- Experience with data governance, data quality observability, catalog management, metadata management tools
- Strong analytical and compliance-oriented mindset
- Executive-level communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence across C-suite and business units
- Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives balancing compliance and innovation
- Experience with enterprise data platforms, cataloging, metadata, and quality tools
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; or equivalent work experience
Work Location
San Francisco
The above locations are eligible offices for this role. The locations have been determined to foster in-person collaboration with this role’s team or the related business lines. We utilize a hybrid work model, and our teams are in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. In-person attendance is essential for this role’s success, and remote placement will not be considered. LendingClub offers relocation, based on actual job level.
Time Zone Requirements
Primarily PT
While the position will primarily work local hours, LendingClub is headquartered in Pacific Time and our ideal candidate will be flexible working across time zones when necessary.
Travel Requirements
As needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations, as needed.
Compensation
The target base salary range for this position is 220,000-255,000. The base salary of the role will be determined by job-related knowledge, experience, education, skills, and location. Base salary is just one part of LendingClub’s Total Rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term awards (equity) and an annual bonus (which is based on company performance, employee performance and eligible earnings).
We’re creating new financial services solutions for our members based on fairness, simplicity, and heart, and we treat our employees the same way. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, 401(k) match, health and wellness programs, flexible time off policies for salaried employees, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and more.
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LendingClub is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We believe that a variety of perspectives will make our teams and business stronger as we work together to transform the traditional banking system.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents and a fully paid, phased return-to-work, with dedicated mothers’ rooms in offices. These features position family support as a notable strength.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, disability, and mental health support, complemented by HSA/FSA options. A wellness program with cash incentives and other leading offerings enhance overall medical and wellbeing support.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include commonly awarded annual bonuses and performance bonuses. Equity participation via an employee stock purchase plan further augments total rewards.
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LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. It is the only digital marketplace bank, and the first public U.S. neobank. Members can gain access to a broad range of financial products and services through a technology-driven platform, designed to help them pay less when borrowing and earn more when saving. Since 2007, more than 3 million members have joined the Club to help reach their financial goals.
