Partner Marketing Manager
About The Position
Partnerships are one of LendingClub’s most dynamic and strategic growth channels, connecting us with millions of consumers through top personal finance platforms and trusted financial brands. We’re looking for an experienced and data-driven Partnerships Manager to deepen and expand our personal loan relationships - driving measurable growth, optimizing performance, and scaling impact across our partner ecosystem. In this role, you will collaborate and lead work streams across Marketing, Credit Risk, Product, Engineering and Legal/Compliance to identify key drivers for LendingClub’s competitiveness in the most competitive of arenas so that we can lead as the best-in-class solution for personal loans. You thrive at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and relationship management. You’ll play a key role in defining how LendingClub competes and wins in a highly competitive lending marketplace by leveraging data insights, operational excellence, and innovative partner collaboration.
Requirements
- 4+ years in partnerships, business development, or channel management, ideally within financial services, fintech, or digital marketing
- Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, derive insights, and make sound business decisions.
- Proven ability to think strategically about partner opportunities while maintaining a focus on execution and measurable outcomes
- Exceptional ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders across technical, legal, and marketing disciplines
- Comfortable owning large, complex work streams in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior executives and external partners
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience using SQL, Tableau, Looker, or similar tools is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and Grow Partner Relationships: Take full ownership of multiple existing partnerships within our personal loan channel - driving growth, optimizing acquisition funnels, and ensuring key performance metrics are met or exceeded
- Strategic Partnership Development: Identify, negotiate, and onboard new strategic partnerships that expand LendingClub’s reach to new audiences and deliver sustained growth for our personal loans business
- Data-Driven Optimization: Use analytics and performance insights to identify optimization opportunities across partner campaigns, funnels, and borrower journeys—translating findings into actionable business recommendations
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Credit Risk, Legal/Compliance, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless borrower experiences and alignment on shared growth goals
- Operational Excellence: Manage all stages of partnership execution - from onboarding and launch to performance monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement
- Performance Reporting and Communication: Deliver regular, data-backed insights and updates to senior leadership, informing strategy and highlighting business impact
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
