Director data governance and strategy

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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 Role

We 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
• Establish and maintain governance policies, data standards, and procedures covering data ownership, quality, metadata, privacy, retention, and lineage.
• Ensure data practices support compliance with banking, privacy, and security regulations (GLBA, BSA/AML, OFAC, CCPA/CPRA, etc.)
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit to prepare for and respond to examinations, audits, and management reporting
• Develop and oversee the data quality management program, including data profiling, monitoring, and issue remediation
• Define and track Critical Data Elements (CDEs) to ensure key business and regulatory reporting data is accurate, complete, and well-documented
• Implement standardized definitions and metadata management across enterprise systems
• Define and execute the enterprise data strategy, ensuring alignment with LendingClub's digital banking, product, and analytics roadmaps
• Collaborate with Engineering, Data & Analytics, and Product teams to enable data-driven decision making, AI readiness, and business intelligence
• 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
  
  

About You

• 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 (e.g., BCBS 239, OCC 2023-16, FFIEC Data Management guidance), compliance and privacy requirements
• Proven experience designing and operationalizing data governance frameworks and tools
• Experience with data governance, data quality observability, catalog management tools (e.g., Collibra, Atlan, Monte Carlo Data)
• 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 or New York

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.

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].