LendingClub
Sr Director, Data Governance and Strategy
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., with nearly 5 million members and substantial loan activity. 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, ensuring 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, you will combine deep knowledge of data governance and management with strong business acumen, leadership, and experience in regulated financial environments. Your leadership will treat data as a strategic asset—enabling insights, driving automation, and underpinning a trusted data-driven future.
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. We operate a hybrid model with in-office days. 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. The ideal candidate will be flexible across time zones when necessary.
Travel Requirements
As needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations.
Compensation
The target base salary range for this position is 220,000–255,000. Base salary is one part of LendingClub’s Total Rewards package, which may include long-term equity and an annual bonus. We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) match, health and wellness programs, flexible time off, and parental leave.
LendingClub is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and may assist with interviews upon request at interviewaccommodations@lendingclub.com.
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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, ensuring 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, you will combine deep knowledge of data governance and management with strong business acumen, leadership, and experience in regulated financial environments. Your leadership will treat data as a strategic asset—enabling insights, driving automation, and underpinning a trusted data-driven future.
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. We operate a hybrid model with in-office days. 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. The ideal candidate will be flexible across time zones when necessary.
Travel Requirements
As needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations.
Compensation
The target base salary range for this position is 220,000–255,000. Base salary is one part of LendingClub’s Total Rewards package, which may include long-term equity and an annual bonus. We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) match, health and wellness programs, flexible time off, and parental leave.
LendingClub is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate on legally protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and may assist with interviews upon request at interviewaccommodations@lendingclub.com.
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