Compliance Risk & Controls Manager, Unsecured Line

United States | RemoteRemotePosted 13 days ago

Role Overview

Upstart is hiring a mid-level Compliance Risk & Controls Manager, Unsecured Line. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in United States | Remote. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

About Upstart

At Upstart, we’re united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. Every day, we bring creativity, experimentation, and advanced AI to reshape access to credit, helping millions move forward financially with clarity and confidence.

As the leading AI lending marketplace, we partner with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit through technology that’s both radically intelligent and deeply human. Our platform runs over one million predictions per borrower using more than 1,800 signals, powering smarter, fairer decisions for millions of customers. But the numbers only hint at the impact. Every idea, every voice, and every contribution moves us closer to a world where credit never stands between people and their financial progress.

We’re proudly digital-first, giving most Upstarters the flexibility to do their best work from wherever they thrive, alongside teammates across 80+ cities in the US and Canada. Digital-first doesn’t mean distant. We’re intentional about in-person connection through team onsites, planning sessions, and moments that spark creativity and trust. And whether you choose to work primarily from home or collaborate in-person from one of our offices in Columbus, Austin, the Bay Area, or New York City (opening Summer 2026), you’ll have the support to work in the way that works best for you.

If you’re energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

The Team:

Upstart's Product Compliance Risk team partners closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Risk to build compliance into every stage of the product lifecycle. The team helps deliver innovative lending products while ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and provide a positive customer experience. This role will focus on Upstart's unsecured line of credit product, helping establish the compliance framework that enables the product to scale responsibly.

As the Compliance Risk & Controls Manager, Unsecured Line at Upstart, you will lead key compliance workstreams supporting our unsecured line of credit product, partnering cross-functionally to translate regulatory requirements into practical product and operational solutions. This is a First Line of Defense (1LOD) role, embedded within and partnering closely with the Product and Engineering business lines — distinct from Upstart's Second Line of Defense (2LOD) Compliance/Risk oversight functions. You'll help build scalable compliance processes, documentation, and controls that support product launches, operational readiness, and ongoing regulatory compliance while serving as a trusted partner to Product, Engineering, Legal, and Risk.

How you’ll make an impact

Lead end-to-end compliance workstreams supporting Upstart's unsecured line of credit product, including customer disclosures, periodic statements, change-in-terms communications, error resolution requirements, and credit reporting readiness.
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Risk teams to interpret regulatory requirements and incorporate compliant, customer-focused solutions into product design and implementation.
Develop and maintain clear, audit-ready documentation, controls, and governance processes that support internal reviews, partner oversight, and regulatory examinations.
Drive cross-functional compliance initiatives from planning through implementation, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring business readiness for product launches and enhancements.
Monitor compliance-related risks, identify opportunities to strengthen processes and controls, and recommend practical solutions that enable the business to scale responsibly.
Foster a culture of ownership and collaboration by sharing compliance expertise, supporting cross-functional decision-making, and helping teams navigate regulatory considerations with confidence.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of product compliance, or risk experience supporting unsecured consumer lending products
Experience interpreting and applying consumer lending regulations, including FCRA/Regulation V and credit furnishing requirements
Experience leading compliance workstreams supporting product launches or major product enhancements
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Risk teams
Experience developing audit-ready documentation, controls, and compliance processes

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Regulation Z (TILA), Regulation E, and regulations governing open-end consumer credit
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for product and engineering teams
Experience supporting bank partnership or bank-readiness programs
Skills in building scalable compliance documentation and governance frameworks
Experience using collaboration and workflow management tools such as Confluence and Jira
Direct, hands-on experience working on unsecured lending products themselves (lines of credit) — not just familiarity with the regulations that govern them
Strong analytical rigor and attention to detail — reasons through ambiguous regulatory questions rather than defaulting to a checklist, especially under bank-readiness deadline pressure
Self-starter who builds structure and process without waiting to be told what's missing, with fluency in GenAI tools to accelerate documentation and research

Position location This role is available in the following locations: Remote

Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.

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At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).

United States | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range

$145,100—$201,100 USD

What you'll love

At Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)
Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
Connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!)

For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.

Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email candidate_accommodations@upstart.com

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Is the Compliance Risk & Controls Manager, Unsecured Line role at Upstart remote?

Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in United States | Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.

What does a Compliance Risk & Controls Manager, Unsecured Line at Upstart earn?

Upstart has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Compliance Risk & Controls Manager, Unsecured Line role at Upstart posted?

This role was posted on July 10, 2026 (13 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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