Partner Marketing Manager

LendingClub•San Francisco, CA

3d•$115,000 - $141,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Partnerships are a growing marketing channel for Happen Bank, connecting us with the largest personal finance websites and top brands to attract new borrowers and deliver real value to our members. As the Partner Marketing Manager, you'll help nurture existing partner relationships and support the onboarding of new partners, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You'll work across Marketing, Product, Credit Risk, Engineering, and Legal/Compliance to keep Happen Bank a competitive, best-in-class solution in the lending space.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience in partnerships, business development, marketing, or a related field; bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in building lasting partnerships
Comfortable working with data to generate insights and inform recommendations
Detail-oriented, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and adapt to evolving needs
Effective communicator who is comfortable presenting ideas and updates to a range of stakeholders
Self-directed and proactive, while also embracing teamwork and shared success across teams
You actively look for ways AI can improve your work, from accelerating analysis to approaching problems from a different angle, while staying thoughtful about accuracy, data sensitivity, and where editorial or human judgment still belongs
You're bringing ideas for how the team can work more effectively, including where AI-generated content needs a human check for brand and compliance

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services or lending
Familiarity with affiliate, lead-gen, or partnership marketing models
Experience using AI-powered reporting or analytics tools in a marketing context

Responsibilities

Own the day-to-day management and ongoing optimization of partner relationships, including planning, execution, and performance tracking
Partner cross-functionally to improve the end-to-end borrower experience, reducing friction and strengthening conversion
Support the onboarding and launch of new integrations and campaigns with new and existing partners, coordinating across teams to bring initiatives to market efficiently
Build and deliver clear, transparent reporting on performance, project status, insights, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders
Use AI tools to accelerate reporting, data analysis, and content development, applying judgment about where human review still matters
Identify opportunities to test, learn, and improve partner performance while balancing business goals with a strong member experience
Flag risks or blockers early and work with stakeholders to resolve them