Director, Decision Systems

Current Employees of Happen Bank: Please apply via your internal Workday Account Happen Bank (formerly LendingClub) 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 We are looking for a Director, Decision Systems to lead the Decision Systems team responsible for design, build and maintenance of the decision infrastructure and related data interfaces. This role requires a seasoned leader to partner with several teams across Happen Bank to understand their business needs, manage complex, cross-functional work and provide support to achieve the strategic business objectives via automated decisioning technology. This role will report into the VP of Risk Infrastructure and will navigate the team through challenges and drive impactful results. What You'll Do Spearhead the development and execution of the Strategic Transformation programs for the Risk Infrastructure function while partnering with Credit Risk, Modeling, Business, Engineering, Product,   Marketing   and other teams at   Happen Bank  Work with the Team Managers to flawlessly deliver (implement) the BAU policies and models on the Decision Infrastructure for   Personal Loan   Portfolio   Develop in-depth   expertise   across  Happen Bank ’s   suite of Products,   technologies   and processes    Build rapport and close partnership with the peer groups and leads in the Credit Risk and Business teams through proven understanding of the functions for demand management and to run the Risk Infrastructure function effectively Collaborate with the Engineering subject matter experts to define the technology strategy, roadmap to the destination (Future State) architecture and lead the scalability of decisioning solution(s) Apply   AI   responsibly   to   build the   Next-Gen lending platforms,   optimize   and automate   existing processes, boost productivity, and   accelerate   transformation in   the   decisioning domain   Provide   timely   reports to leadership on   Projects   progress, issues,   risks   and escalations. Generate Decision Systems presentations for   management updates    Lead and support the team by mentoring members in their professional and technical development while keeping immediate management informed on team performance metrics, challenges, and opportunities, providing strategic recommendations for improvement    Oversee the Offshore contract team, key role   recruitment   and amplify operational efficiencies Lead the internal and external regulatory audits and drive the audit findings to the finish line   About You 10+ years of proven leadership in developing team members and managing teams with complex technology programs in a fast-paced fintech or financial services environment , including 6+ years in people management 10+ years of   track record   in rules engine like GDS Link,   Provenir , Drools, Alloy, Blaze,   Oscilar   or equivalent technologies   Strong hands-on technical foundation with   expertise   in building APIs, microservices, cloud architectural patterns & Tech strategy    Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills to drive alignment and achieve organizational goals Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels Experience navigating a fast-paced,   ambiguous   and evolving environment that requires constant problem-solving in complex technical areas and resolving of issues with   optimal   outcomes aligned with the business goals Executive presence with strategic mindset, ability to think big-picture with long-term goal while also being laser-focused on tactical execution and operational efficiency    Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience 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. Happen Bank offers relocation, based on actual job level. Time Zone Requirements Primarily PT While the position will primarily work local hours, Happen Bank is headquartered in Pacific Time and our ideal candidate will be flexible working across time zones when necessary. Travel Requirements As needed travel to Happen Bank 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 Happen Bank’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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-HB1 Happen Bank is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity, equity, and in