LendingClub
VP, Modeling & Data Science
San Francisco, CA · Vp
Sponsorship not specified$240k-$270kDetected 28 days ago
Machine LearningDeep LearningTensorFlowPyTorchscikit-learnPandasNumPyData ScienceStatisticsA/B TestingComplianceHRISLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationUnderwriting
About the role
- LendingClub Bank's Decision Science group is seeking an innovative and highly experienced quantitative data science leader to join us as our VP, Modeling & Data Science.
- This pivotal role will shape the next generation of modeling strategies across LendingClub's enterprise-spanning personal loans, auto, purchase finance, and deposits.
- We're looking for a leader with extensive experience in the consumer lending or Fintech industry who is passionate about leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to solve complex business problems.
Responsibilities
- Drive the development, enhancement, and governance of a comprehensive suite of models, ensuring performance, interpretability, and compliance.
- Lead a team of 6-10 seasoned modeling and data science professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, curiosity, and rigor.
- Build robust partnerships with cross-functional teams including Credit Strategy, Marketing, Risk, Operations, Engineering, and Compliance.
- Partner closely with Model Risk Management to ensure strong governance and alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.
Nice to have
- 15+ years of relevant business experience, with a significant portion in consumer lending.
- 10+ years of experience in people management leading and developing teams of modelers, data scientists, or other analytical functions.
- Experience establishing or scaling enterprise-level ML platforms and practices.
- Experience with consumer credit portfolios and data science/decision science/risk management within the banking sector is a significant plus.
- Hands-on knowledge of credit and fraud functions development in a regulated banking or fintech environment.
- Strong understanding of model governance, validation, and regulatory compliance in financial services.
- A systems thinker who is comfortable operating in both strategic and technical dimensions.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly and precisely articulate technical and business topics across all levels of management, including senior executives and regulators.
Skills
- Champion AI/ML model innovation and oversee deployment of advanced statistical and ML models across the LendingClub ecosystem.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging data sources to unlock new insights and opportunities across our lending and deposit products.
- Set the agenda for continuous improvement in tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Compensation
- The target base salary range for this position is 240,000-270,000.
- 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).
Benefits
- 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).
- Collaborate with Technology to evolve our machine learning platform for scalable experimentation, deployment, and monitoring.
Company info
- We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process.
- We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job
Equal opportunity
- If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at interviewaccommodations@lendingclub.com.
- equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
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