Personal Loan Business Strategy Manager

Current Employees of LendingClub: Please apply via your internal Workday Account 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. About the Role As the Personal Loan Business Strategy Manager, you will be instrumental in driving the growth of our personal loan products. You will lead cross‑functional efforts across Marketing, Operations, Product, Engineering, Risk, and Finance, focusing on developing and implementing growth strategies, testing and optimizing issuance channels, and developing the business case for new, high‑growth initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of digital lending or banking, a solid grasp of various business functions (Marketing, Operations, Product, Engineering, Analytics, and Finance), and a strong ability to develop and implement data‑driven initiatives from start to finish. Your analytical prowess, problem‑solving skills, product sense, and ability to work effectively cross‑functionally will be key to your success. What You'll Do Optimize existing issuance channels: Test and optimize existing lending channels to drive growth through a data‑driven and customer‑centric approach; work closely with Product, Operations, Marketing, and Engineering teams to design and prioritize strategic tests to enhance member engagement and drive issuance. Lead End‑to‑End Execution of Growth Initiatives: Build new business cases for each initiative, defining expected business benefits and key requirements, including go‑to‑market plans; collaborate with and drive alignment across stakeholders to ensure seamless execution; analyze and report on new strategies post‑launch to ensure KPI metrics are met and business benefits realized. Identify New Opportunities to Drive Growth in the Personal Lending Space: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends; research and evaluate external digital loan or engagement products, services, and features to enhance our offerings. Utilize Data to Drive Decision‑Making: Assess LendingClub’s customer acquisition funnels to identify friction points and uncover new growth opportunities; develop segmentation strategies based on member characteristics and behaviors to improve product experience and offer personalization; lead and coordinate with internal and offshore contractors for analytical support. About You You have 3+ years of experience working on product strategy, product analytics, and product growth in Financial Services or Personal Lending space. Bachelor’s degree or higher in business or quantitative fields (e.g., Economics, Business, Engineering), or equivalent work experience. You have demonstrated experience developing KPIs for product performance, building a monitoring program, reporting performance, and communicating data‑driven insights to inform product improvement initiatives. You excel at coordinating with a diverse group of stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure successful strategic initiatives. Proven ability to clearly articulate project scope in both documentation and presentation formats. Proficiency in SQL is a plus; ability to efficiently manage data analysts is required. Work Location San Francisco. This role requires in‑office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Remote placement will not be considered. LendingClub offers relocation based on actual job level. Time Zone Requirements Primarily PT. The position will primarily work local hours, but the candidate should be flexible to work across time zones when necessary. Travel Requirements As needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations. Compensation The target base salary range for this position is $135,000–$159,000. Salary will be determined by job‑related knowledge, experience, education, skills, and location. Base salary is one component of LendingClub’s Total Rewards package. The role may also be eligible for long‑term awards (equity) and an annual bonus based on company performance, employee performance, and eligible earnings. Benefits LendingClub offers 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. We are 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. 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