Sr Director, Data Governance and Strategy

LendingClub•San Francisco, CA

1d•$220,000 - $255,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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, compliance and privacy requirements
Proven experience designing and operationalizing data governance frameworks and tools
Experience with data governance, data quality observability, catalog management, metadata management tools
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

Responsibilities

Lead the design and operation of LendingClub’s enterprise data governance framework, aligning with FFIEC, OCC, FDIC, and other banking regulatory expectations
Contribute to establishing data governance policies, standards, and procedures covering data ownership, quality, metadata, privacy, retention, and lineage
Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit to prepare for and respond to examinations, audits, and management reporting
Collaborate with second line to define and track Critical Data Elements (CDEs) to ensure key business and regulatory reporting data is accurate, complete, and well-documented
Develop and oversee the data quality management program, including data profiling, monitoring, and issue remediation
Implement standardized definitions and metadata management across enterprise systems
Define and execute the enterprise data strategy, ensuring alignment with LendingClub's roadmaps, data-driven decision making and AI readiness
Collaborate with Engineering, Data & Analytics, and Product teams to ensure data practices support compliance with banking, privacy, and security regulations
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