Sr Director, Data Governance and Strategy

LendingClub • San Francisco, CA

76d • $220,000 - $255,000

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 (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

Responsibilities

• 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

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