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About the role
You will lead efforts to identify, attract, and develop new bank and credit union partnerships to expand our depository capital base, with a focus on new products. You will structure and execute thoughtful deals that align with each financial institution's funding needs, risk appetite, and strategic objectives. Working cross-functionally with teams across Upstart, you will turn high-potential opportunities into durable partnerships and meaningful sources of capital.
What they're looking for
- 6+ years of experience in leading and managing complex lending deals, corporate strategy, or business development strategy roles preferably at financial services institutions
- Established relationships with senior decision-makers across banks, credit unions, and related financial institutions
- Strong understanding of how depository institutions evaluate lending partnerships, including funding needs, risk appetite, economics, and strategic priorities
- Ability to independently build pipeline, develop a market strategy, and drive complex deals from initial outreach through close
- Demonstrated ability to develop compelling business cases and influence stakeholders across both partner organizations and internal cross-functional teams
- Strong judgment, executive presence, and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex, high-visibility transactions
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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