Chief of Staff, Lending Club

$156-180k

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)

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

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3+ days a week in office

Online personal loans

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Online personal loans

1001+ employees

FintechB2CBankingMarketplacePersonal financeLending

Be an early applicant

$156-180k

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)

Senior and Expert level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3+ days a week in office

1001+ employees

FintechB2CBankingMarketplacePersonal financeLending

Company mission

To transform the banking system to make credit more affordable and investing more rewarding. Its technology platform enables it to deliver innovative solutions to borrowers and investors.

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Who you are

6+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, project management, or executive support roles
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Management, or related field; or equivalent work experience
Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively across functions
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, drive outcomes, and maintain focus under pressure
Strategic thinker who can move seamlessly between high-level vision and operational detail
Skilled communicator who can distill complexity into clarity—verbally, in writing, and through presentations
Natural collaborator who builds trust and alignment across teams and levels
Highly organized, resourceful, and adaptable - you thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Comfortable using modern collaboration and project management tools

What the job involves

We’re looking for a highly motivated and strategic Chief of Staff to partner closely with the SVP of Strategic Programs and Business Operations and the executive leadership team. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor and thought partner—translating vision into action, streamlining operations, and driving alignment across the organization
You’ll help shape and execute LendingClub’s strategic priorities, ensuring that our teams are operating efficiently, communicating effectively, and delivering on the company’s most critical initiatives. The right candidate thrives in ambiguity, embraces complexity, and has the ability to influence without direct authority
Partner with the SVP to prepare materials and presentations for the Executive Team and Board of Directors
Develop concise, compelling, and executive-ready communications and reports
Lead the company’s operating rhythm—owning the corporate calendar and ensuring key milestones are met
Support the annual corporate planning cycle, including strategy refresh, long-range planning, and operating plan development
Coordinate input across teams to deliver cohesive, actionable updates for executive review
Drive the goal-setting process, ensuring company objectives are aligned with LendingClub’s strategic priorities
Design and facilitate executive strategy sessions, from agenda creation through execution and follow-up
Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives, ensuring clarity, accountability, and results
Identify risks, surface dependencies, and remove operational blockers to keep work on track
Partner across teams to enhance processes, strengthen execution discipline, and drive continuous improvement
Bring structure and clarity to complex initiatives through effective communication, follow-through, and collaboration

Our take

Lending Club is a digital bank offering personal loans, auto loan refinancing, and debt consolidation to help individuals manage their finances. It provides flexible loan terms and competitive rates for a variety of needs, as well as high-yield saving and cash-back checking accounts, designed to help customers grow their money.

Focusing on digital solutions, Lending Club removes traditional brick-and-mortar branches, passing the savings on to customers through low fees and better rates. Connecting borrowers with investors in a marketplace model and offering fast loan approvals and competitive interest rates. And it's working, as the platform boasts over 5M members.

To bolster this success, the company acquired Tally Technologies' intellectual property (IP) in a strategic move to enhance its credit management services. By integrating Tally's technologies, Lending Club is set to strengthen its offerings and further improve customer engagement for a future of growth in the digital banking space.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

-8% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.3)

Trustpilot (4.7)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)

Apr 2014

$65m

GROWTH EQUITY VC

Nov 2013

$57m

GROWTH EQUITY VC

Total funding: $332m

Company benefits

Untracked vacation for salaried employees, which means take it when you need it, and generous paid time off for hourly team members
A hybrid work model that balances in-office and work from home
Leading health and safety protocols related to COVID, including complimentary at-home testing kits from Cue Health for those coming to the office
Up to 16 weeks paid leave for new parents, plus a fully paid, phased return-to-work policy for qualified leaves
Mothers Rooms and hospital-grade pumps in every LC office
Generous and varied mental health benefits
Wellness program with cash incentives — earn up to $75 per month for being active
Paid volunteer time and donation matching
Onsite gym, locker room, bike room, and fitness classes (depending on location)
Café with our own in-house barista
Stocked pantries with healthy snacks and drinks
Technology-forward and collaborative office spaces

Company HQ

South Beach, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Scott Sanborn

(CEO)

Previously held leadership positions as the Chief Revenue Officer for publicly traded eHealth Insurance, President of RedEnvelope, Inc., and SVP at the Home Shopping Network. Joined LendingClub in 2010 and has worked as Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and President before becoming the CEO in 2016.

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