Conduct third-party supplier risk assessments across due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring
Analyze supplier controls, security posture, and business continuity capabilities to identify risk gaps
Partner with internal stakeholders to communicate risk findings and recommend mitigation strategies
Support issue tracking, remediation validation, and escalation of third-party risks
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support audits, exams, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

3+ years of experience in risk management, third-party risk, audit, or compliance
Experience performing supplier risk assessments or control evaluations
Familiarity with regulatory expectations (e.g., OCC, FDIC, CFPB,Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management ) or industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, other relevant frameworks)
Experience working with risk management tools or vendor management systems (e.g., Zip, Kobalt, ProcessUnity, Archer, ServiceNow)
Experience managing supplier risk and performance in collaboration with internal business stakeholders and suppliers
Knowledge of third-party risk lifecycle including due diligence, contracting, contingency planning, ongoing monitoring, termination
Ability to analyze technical and operational controls across compliance areas (e.g., fair lending, consumer protection, marketing) security, privacy, and business continuity domains with strong attention to detail
Experience working in financial services or fintech environments including responding to audit requests
Proven record of using AI and/or automation to support risk management activities
Solution driven approach when working with internal and external stakeholders while managing multiple priorities
Familiarity with data analysis and reporting for risk insights

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!).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementthird-party risksupplier risk assessmentscontrol evaluationsdata analysisregulatory compliancebusiness continuitytechnical controlsoperational controlsaudit

Soft Skills

communicationattention to detailsolution drivencollaborationorganizational skillsproblem solvingstakeholder managementmulti-tasking