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 1800 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 Enterprise Risk Management team helps ensure Upstart Bank operates with a strong scalable governance framework that supports responsible growth. The team partners across Risk Compliance Legal and business functions to maintain effective policy governance strengthen regulatory readiness and provide high-quality reporting to executive leadership and the Board. As the Senior Manager Policy & Governance you will lead Upstart Bank's policy governance program and oversee the processes documentation and governance records that support effective risk management and regulatory oversight. You'll partner across the organization to maintain a robust policy framework while ensuring board and committee governance activities are accurate timely and audit ready. How you’ll make an impact Lead the enterprise policy governance program ensuring the policy library remains accurate current accessible and aligned with regulatory expectations. Oversee the end-to-end policy lifecycle including policy reviews approvals exceptions version control and ongoing governance processes. Partner with Risk Compliance Legal business leaders and policy owners to coordinate policy development and approvals across the organization while maintaining efficient execution. Manage governance activities supporting Board and Risk Committee meetings including coordinating materials governance records decision logs committee charters and meeting documentation. Ensure governance documentation and reporting are complete timely and audit ready to support OCC examinations internal audit activities and regulatory engagements. Lead and develop a small Policy & Governance team while continuously improving governance processes that enable the bank to scale responsibly Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 7+ years of experience in policy management governance enterprise risk management or compliance within a regulated bank bank holding company or other regulated financial institution. Experience owning or administering an enterprise policy governance framework including policy lifecycle management. Experience supporting Board Risk Committee or senior executive governance processes within a regulated financial institution. Experience producing executive- or regulator-facing governance documentation and reports with a high degree of accuracy and quality. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of OCC supervisory expectations and regulatory examination practices. Experience supporting a de novo bank charter application or rapidly growing regulated financial institution. Experience with governance risk and compliance (GRC) platforms.Background in Enterprise Risk Management Internal Audit or Compliance. Ability to use generative AI tools responsibly to improve drafting editing summarization and consistency of governance documentation while applying appropriate human judgment for regulatory-facing content. Position location Remote Time zone requirements The team operates on the East/West coast time zones. 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. 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 $172000—$270000 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 $15000 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 candidateaccommodations@upstart.com https//www.upstart.com/candidateprivacypolicy