[Hiring] Senior Associate, Third Party Risk Management @Upstart

Role Description

As a TPRM Senior Associate at Upstart, you will play a key role in assessing and managing third-party supplier risks while supporting the continued development of our TPRM program. You'll execute risk assessments using established frameworks, collaborate with stakeholders to address control gaps, and contribute to improvements in processes and tooling, including AI-enabled solutions.

• Execute third-party risk assessments throughout the supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and periodic reviews, ensuring timely completion and alignment with established program requirements.
• Evaluate supplier controls across multiple risk domains, identify gaps, recommend remediation actions, and escalate complex or material risks to management.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Procurement, Enterprise Risk, and business teams to communicate assessment findings and support risk mitigation discussions.
• Identify opportunities to improve TPRM frameworks, assessment methodologies, workflows, and reporting, and contribute to defined improvement initiatives with guidance from senior team members.
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and remediation activities by maintaining accurate documentation and contributing to the resolution of findings.
• Use third-party risk management platforms, AI-enabled tools, and automation to improve assessment efficiency, documentation, and monitoring while applying appropriate human oversight.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in third-party risk management, enterprise risk management, compliance, or audit.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and documenting findings within established risk management or compliance frameworks.
• Experience evaluating control effectiveness and identifying risk or control gaps.
• Experience documenting or recommending remediation actions for identified control deficiencies.
• Experience using vendor management or governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms to support risk assessments, documentation, or monitoring.

Requirements

• Knowledge of interagency guidance and regulatory expectations related to third-party risk management.
• Experience contributing to improvements in third-party risk management programs, frameworks, or assessment methodologies.
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, or remediation of audit findings.
• Skills in data analysis, workflow automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve risk management processes.
• Experience in financial services, banking, or fintech environments, including exposure to evolving regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• 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.