Director, Decision Risk Infrastructure

LendingClub • San Francisco, CA

85d • $210,000 - $245,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Director, Decision Infrastructure to lead the Decision Systems team responsible for design, build and maintenance of the decision infrastructure and related data interfaces. This role requires a seasoned leader to partner with several teams across LendingClub to understand their business needs, manage complex, cross-functional work and provide support to achieve the strategic business objectives via automated decisioning technology. This role will report into the VP of Risk Infrastructure and will navigate the team through challenges and drive impactful results.

Requirements

• 10+ years of proven leadership in developing team members and managing teams with complex technology programs in a fast-paced fintech or financial services environment.
• 10+ years of track record in rules engine like GDS Link, Provenir, Drools, Alloy, Blaze, Oscilar etc.
• Hands-on expertise in building APIs, microservices, cloud architectural patterns & Tech strategy.
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills to drive alignment and achieve organizational goals.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience navigating a fast-paced, ambiguous and evolving environment that requires constant problem-solving in complex technical areas and resolving of issues with optimal outcomes aligned with the business goals.
• Executive presence with strategic mindset, ability to think big-picture with long-term goal while also being laser-focused on tactical execution and operational efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Management, or related field; or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development and execution of the Strategic Transformation programs for the Risk Infrastructure function while partnering with Credit Risk, Modeling, Business, Engineering, Product, Marketing and other teams at LendingClub.
• Work with the Team Managers to flawlessly deliver (implement) the BAU policies and models on the Decision Infrastructure for multiple Portfolios.
• Develop in-depth expertise across LendingClub’s suite of Products, technologies and processes.
• Build rapport and close partnership with the peer groups and leads in the Credit Risk and Business teams through proven understanding of the functions for demand management and to run the Risk Infrastructure function effectively.
• Collaborate with the Engineering subject matter experts to define the technology strategy, roadmap to the destination (Future State) architecture and lead the scalability of decisioning solution(s).
• Provide timely reports to leadership on Projects progress, issues, risks and escalations.
• Generate Decision Systems presentations for timely management updates.
• Lead and support the team by mentoring members in their professional and technical development while keeping immediate management informed on team performance metrics, challenges, and opportunities, providing strategic recommendations for improvement.
• Oversee the Offshore contract team, key role recruitment and amplify operational efficiencies.
• Lead the internal and external regulatory audits and drive the audit findings to the finish line.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees