Full-Time

Principal Product Manager

Insights & Financial Operations

Posted on 11/6/2024

Upstart

Upstart

1,001-5,000 employees

AI lending marketplace connecting consumers and banks

Consumer Software
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$187.9k - $260kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Product Management
Product
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Agile
Product Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years of product management experience
  • Experience with product management or product design with a focus on software products and technologies
  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience at a growth-stage company, tech company, or management consulting firm
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve strategic goals in an innovative and fast-paced environment, and to evolve product strategy based on research, data and industry trends; excellent problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills
  • Experience with product management and software development using an Agile development methodology
  • Knowledge of multiple functional areas such as Product Management, Engineering, UX/UI, Sales Customer Support, Finance or Marketing; understanding of full-funnel conversion best practices (e.g. distribution strategies, funnel conversion, operational go-to-market)
  • Experience building online finance products, and/or knowledge of the consumer finance market
Responsibilities
  • Understand the needs of lending partners, capital markets and to define and build new solutions to meet their needs.
  • Define the vision and strategy for external facing data access, reporting and analytics.
  • Partner with our technical data teams - analytics engineering, data analytics and data engineering - to ensure our technical roadmap aligns with our business goals.
  • Partner with and support our Finance, Accounting, and Treasury organizations by automating their manual processes.
  • Launch features on a regular basis in conjunction with the engineering teams. Bridge the gap between technical data analysts, software engineering and business stakeholders to drive clarity and prioritization.

Upstart connects consumers with banks and credit unions through its AI-driven lending marketplace. The platform uses advanced AI models to assess borrower eligibility, allowing over 80% of applicants to receive instant approval without needing to submit documentation. Upstart offers various financial products, including personal loans, automotive loans, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar relief loans. What sets Upstart apart from its competitors is its focus on providing a fair lending process that does not discriminate based on race, age, or gender, while ensuring a smooth digital experience for users. The company's goal is to make credit more accessible and affordable for everyone.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$132M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent partnerships with credit unions indicate growing trust in Upstart's AI models.
  • Blue Owl's $2 billion loan acquisition boosts Upstart's liquidity and investment opportunities.
  • Raising $425 million in convertible notes shows strong investor confidence in Upstart.

What critics are saying

  • Rising interest rates may reduce demand for loans on Upstart's platform.
  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms could erode Upstart's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on AI models may lead to higher compliance costs for Upstart.

What makes Upstart unique

  • Upstart uses AI to approve over 80% of borrowers instantly without documentation.
  • The platform offers diverse financial products, including personal, auto, and home equity loans.
  • Upstart's proprietary underwriting model considers non-traditional variables like education and work experience.

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