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About the role
Upstart’s Model Risk team is responsible for ensuring that the risk of models — including all models impacting the new Upstart Bank — is well-understood, monitored, and mitigated. For years, machine learning (ML) models have been the key, differentiating technology at Upstart and an exciting area of focus for the team, but we are also expanding our scope to include all modeling methodologies and Generative AI applications across the Bank.
What they're looking for
- Master’s degree in quantitative field such as finance, mathematics, economics, statistics or a related discipline
- 4+ years of experience in model risk management, model validation, model governance, machine learning, data science, quantitative risk, AI governance, or a related technical risk function
- Internship or project experience related to model risk management, model validation, machine learning, or data science
- Basic understanding of AI/ML methodologies such as tree-based models and neural networks
- General familiarity with GenAI applications
- Experience coding in R, Python, or similar languages such as Matlab
More about this role
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 3,000 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...
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