Lending Process Strategist Senior or Lead

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As a lending process strategist senior or lead with Level20, you'll develop and implement the business process and operational procedures needed to support Oriel, our newly launched personal loan product. In this role, you'll work cross-functionally with product, technology, legal, and compliance to translate business needs and new product features into effective operational processes, while supporting contact center operations, knowledge management, and regulatory compliance. As Oriel continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to shape how the business operates, build scalable processes, and help establish the operational foundation for its long-term success.

At Level20 (https://www.Level20.com and https://www.progressive.com/careers/our-teams/level20/ ), Progressive’s growth incubator, we fuel growth for the company through the exploration and development of new-to-market products. Our team has the backing of Progressive, which gives us access to a larger resource pool than a traditional start-up.

This is a hybrid role in downtown Cleveland, OH (Office Location: 800 W St Clair Ave STE 200, Cleveland, OH 44113) with free parking. Work-from-home days are possible for this position (Monday and Friday).

Minimum qualifications

High School Diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of 8 years experience in business process (e.g. end-to-end process development, process design, etc.)

{OR} Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of 5 years experience in business process (e.g. end-to-end process development, process design, etc.)

Preferred skills

• Background in consumer lending or banking operations, including knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements
• Experience in process development and implementation, including policies and operational procedures
• Hands-on experience in knowledge management and developing process documentation
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence, or similar business process management and documentation tools
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across teams

Compensation

$100,000 - $130,000/year depending on position level and experience

Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care

Wellness & mental health programs

• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance
• Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.

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