Upstart · 2 hours ago
Senior Product Manager, Automation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$162K/yr - $224K/yr
4+ years expUpstart is a leading AI lending marketplace dedicated to reducing the cost and complexity of borrowing for Americans. The Senior Product Manager - Automation will focus on enhancing the auto lending experience by streamlining processes and driving strategic improvements through technology and collaboration with various teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer LendingCreditFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingMachine LearningPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Deeply understand the needs of our borrowers, Operations teams, and capital partners
Define a strategy on how we’ll improve the experience for borrowers (and in the process drive down cost for the business) in a traditionally labor-intensive process
Partner with engineering, design, product leaders across Upstart, legal, operations, analytics, and compliance teams to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs and regulatory standards
Identify, track, and obsess over metrics that represent the efficiency of our processes
Qualification
Required
4+ years of product management experience on fast-moving, consumer-obsessed teams
Strong product sense. You have independently authored and executed on a multi-quarter roadmap, and have been around to see the consequences (good and bad) of your decisions
Rigorous and analytical problem solving; well structured, concise, and highly effective communication
Ownership and growth mindset. You act like an owner. You're often right, but humble and open minded about being wrong. You're perpetually dissatisfied and striving to improve yourself and the team
Preferred
Experience building products in fintech or consumer lending
Experience with KYC/KYB or verifications, especially with AI automation
Experience with cost optimization, vendor negotiation, and/or process design
Benefits
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!)
Company
Upstart
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$3.36BKey Investors
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2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2025-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $320M
2025-08-12Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Dave Girouard
Founder & CEO
Paul Gu
Co-Founder
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