Director, Credit Strategy & Pricing

LendingClub (soon to be Happen Bank) is built around a simple purpose: to clear the way to help people turn intention into action, and action into financial progress. That means offering focused products, a frictionless mobile-first experience, and clear terms with no gotchas. Respect and fairness is part of our DNA, and that ideal shapes how we work, how we treat each other, and how we invest in our employees and our community. Join us in using data, bold thinking, and a commitment to innovation to help clear the way for millions of Americans to achieve more.

• Lead credit risk management & pricing strategy for a key unsecured lending personal loan segment within the Consumer Banking business at Lending Club
• Develop and optimize credit policies, underwriting criteria, exposure management and pricing strategy in addition to segmentation, vintage loss forecasting and vintage valuations
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in the development of, and delivery against annual operating and strategic plans
• Generate loan issuance that delivers durable risk-adjusted returns for both marketplace investors and LC Bank held-for-investment assets. Deliver loan issuance volume consistent with the business plan and credit profile within risk appetite
• Lead the ideation and development of leading-edge predictive models, grading systems, segmentation, predictive analytic methodologies and experimentation to compete along a dynamic and optimal risk-return frontier 
• Have a passion for finding data-driven insights to identify optimization and continuous learning opportunities within credit performance and pricing
• Ensure agile implementation of credit strategy changes with rigorous production testing and robust preventive & detective controls.
• Formulate and actively maintain credit policy practices and standard operating procedure manuals, ensuring consistency with bank guidelines and regulations
• Provide thought leadership and partner with cross-functional groups (Product, Business, Engineering and Data Science) to drive white space innovation & new product development initiatives
• Manage the development of monitoring systems and robust early warning and performance monitoring mechanisms. Ensure monitoring is in place, including processes for management of credit and operational risk in accordance with Company and regulatory standards
• Direct timely and accurate completion of all Credit Committee, Board and regulatory reporting from a credit risk perspective
• Manage a high-performing team of managers and analysts in fostering a dynamic, inclusive, learning culture

• You have 10+ years’ experience in financial services, credit risk management, predictive analytics or strategy consulting; including 6+ years in people management
• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Finance, Economics or a related quantitative discipline; advanced degree preferred; or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Tableau, along with strong familiarity with Advanced Analytics techniques and Credit/ML Models with focus on consumer credit products
• You are a line of business (first line) functional practitioner with deep domain knowledge in unsecured lending (preferably point of sale lending) or credit cards with a keen understanding of commercial value drivers
• You have demonstrated experience across origination channels with expertise in policy development, pricing optimization and portfolio analytics 
• You are an effective collaborator, negotiator and team player with a versatile interpersonal style 
• You are an operator with keen attention to detail, results-orientation and strategic mindset

Work Location
San Francisco
The above locations are eligible offices for this role. The locations have been determined to foster in-person collaboration with this role’s team or the related business lines. We utilize a hybrid work model, and our teams are in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. In-person attendance is essential for this role’s success, and remote placement will not be considered. LendingClub offers relocation, based on actual job level.
Time Zone Requirements
Primarily PT
While the position will primarily work local hours, LendingClub is headquartered in Pacific Time and our ideal candidate will be flexible working across time zones when necessary.
Travel Requirements
As needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations, as needed.
Compensation
The target base salary range for this position is 210,000-245,000. The base salary of the role will be determined by job-related knowledge, experience, education, skills, and location. Base salary is just one part of LendingClub’s Total Rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term awards (equity) and an annual bonus (which is based on company performance, employee performance and eligible earnings).
We’re creating new financial services solutions for our members based on fairness, simplicity, and heart, and we treat our employees the same way. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 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 and more.
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LendingClub is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We believe that a variety of perspectives will make our teams and business stronger as we work together to transform the traditional banking system. 

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