LendingClub · 3 days ago
SVP, Personal Loans
LendingClub is a leading digital marketplace bank in the U.S. seeking an SVP, Personal Loans to drive the strategy, growth, and P&L performance of its Personal Loans business. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, optimizing borrower experiences, and ensuring profitable growth through data-driven strategies.
Responsibilities
Lead the Personal Loans business as a general manager with full P&L accountability
Define long-term strategy and growth plans, balancing volume, yield, risk, and member value
Partner with Marketing, Risk, Finance, and Operations to align goals, budgets, and portfolio performance
Serve as a senior voice in enterprise lending strategy and innovation discussions
Oversee all non-marketing loan distribution, including aXiliate and second-look partnerships
Develop, scale, and optimize distribution partnerships, ensuring strong partner economics and high-quality origination
Drive continuous improvement in acquisition efficiency, conversion, and customer journey performance across channels
Build frameworks for evaluating new distribution opportunities and managing channel mix to maximize profitability
Own the borrower journey end-to-end—from application and other through funding, onboarding, servicing, and account management
Lead a team responsible for continuous optimization of funnel performance, funding efficiency, and customer satisfaction
Deliver innovation in product design (e.g., pricing, repayment tools, funding options) and engagement experiences
Partner with Engineering, Credit, and Servicing to launch enhancements that deepen member relationships and improve outcomes
Lead issuance and performance planning, including quarterly and monthly forecasting, scenario modeling, and variance management
Manage the PL Analytics Center of Excellence, ensuring timely insights, dashboards, and KPI reporting across the business
Translate data-driven insights into actionable strategies for growth, retention, and portfolio quality
Oversee cross-functional alignment to ensure delivery against plan and proactive course correction
Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of domain experts across growth, planning, analytics, and product
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation rooted in LendingClub’s values
Create a clear organizational rhythm around planning, prioritization, and results measurement
Qualification
Required
15+ years of experience in consumer lending or financial services, including P&L ownership and product innovation at scale
Deep understanding of unsecured lending, credit economics, and customer lifecycle management
Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and driving growth in a regulated, data-driven environment
Experience with digital acquisition, channel management, and partner ecosystems
Exceptional analytical skills and fluency in translating complex data into business decisions
Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and develop senior leaders
Strong business judgment, integrity, and commitment to responsible finance
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field; or equivalent work experience
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
Company
LendingClub
Since our founding in 2007, we have transformed the banking industry by bringing a traditional credit product - the installment loan - online and we’ve been on the fast track ever since.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$392.23MKey Investors
Kleiner PerkinsUnion Square VenturesFoundation Capital
2017-04-09Post Ipo Equity
2014-12-11IPO
2014-08-22Series Unknown
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