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 Risk team is hiring to enhance its second line of defense function in support of its application to establish a national bank. The Risk team is responsible for Upstart’s enterprise risk management program and risk governance, as well as for providing independent oversight and credible challenge across the following risk categories: operational risk, treasury risk (including liquidity risk, interest rate risk, price risk, and capital management), and operational risk. We partner with first-line business functions, senior and executive leadership, and the board of directors to ensure effective identification and assessment, measurement, monitoring and reporting, and response and control for all core risk types and in alignment with regulatory expectations.
Upstart is hiring a Director, Treasury Risk to establish and lead the independent second-line treasury risk oversight program. This role will partner closely with the first-line Bank Treasury function and will establish risk frameworks and limits in alignment with OCC and FDIC requirements and expectations, including with respect to asset-liability management, capital management, and investment portfolio management. In addition to partnering with the first-line Bank treasury team to define and implement treasury risk management activities and appropriate oversight and reporting, this role will provide critical second-line oversight and input on treasury risk exposures, risk limit breaches, and trends to management, oversight committees such as an Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO), and the committee of the board responsible for risk oversight. This role will also be the primary point of contact for critical external stakeholders such as bank examiners on an ongoing basis, including during the charter application process.
How you’ll make an impact
- Establish the Bank's treasury risk oversight program, including frameworks, policies, risk metrics, limits, and monitoring processes for liquidity, interest rate, price, and capital management risk
- Provide independent second-line review, challenge, and oversight of the first-line Bank Treasury team’s activities — including cash flow management, ALM, balance sheet positioning, stress testing, and investment portfolio management
- Deliver credible challenge to the Bank Treasury team’s assumptions, methodologies, stress scenario designs, and risk limits, consistent with the risk appetite and risk profile of the organizationPrepare and deliver ALCO and board and board risk oversight committee reporting on treasury risk exposures, trends, and stress testing outcomes; serve as escalation point for treasury risk issues to the CRO
- Hire and develop support for the treasury risk oversight team, defining team objectives, roles and responsibilities, and professional development goals
- Serve as primary second-line point of contact for OCC examiners, external auditors, and other senior external stakeholders on treasury risk topics
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
- 10+ years of experience in treasury risk management, asset-liability management, or a related financial risk function in a banking environment
- Demonstrated experience with independent oversight or challenge of interest rate risk, liquidity risk, or ALM, including stress testing and regulatory reporting
- Deep knowledge of OCC and interagency requirements and guidance on interest rate risk, liquidity risk, price risk, and capital management
- Direct experience working with OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC, or other banking regulators on treasury risk or ALM matters
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS Finance, or equivalent) or professional certification (CFA, FRM, or similar)
- Experience at a de novo bank, OCC-chartered institution, or institution building treasury risk oversight from an early stage
- Experience with quantitative modeling techniques for EAR/EVE analysis, liquidity stress testing, and stress scenario design
- Experience leading or building a treasury risk team, including hiring and developing staff
- Familiarity with ALCO governance, committee reporting, and bank policy development for treasury risk
Position location 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).
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
- Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
- Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
- Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
- Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
- Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
- 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
- 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 and onsites, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our four offices, located in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City (opening Summer 2026!).
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 [email protected]
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