Full-Time

Manager – Capital Markets Forecasting

Updated on 12/13/2024

Upgrade

Upgrade

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides loans, credit cards, and rewards

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$140k - $160kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Category
Investment Banking
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SQL
Tableau
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 5+ years of capital markets, cash management, investment banking, strategic finance, or related experience
  • Advanced in MS Excel, SQL (preferred), and Tableau (nice to have)
  • Understanding of secured and unsecured consumer lending and credit underwriting; fintech experience a plus
  • Knowledge and experience of executing structured finance transactions and asset-backed securities (ABS) markets
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment to meet deal deadlines
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Good judgment and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong client service skills
Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance capital planning and balance sheet forecasting based on drivers such as warehouse facility activity, forward flow agreements, pool sales, and other capital markets and corporate activities
  • Prepare detailed forecasts and scenario analyses to assess balance sheet impact from business opportunities,, changes in market conditions, on the balance sheet
  • Collaborate with finance, accounting, marketing, product, and G&A teams to understand, validate, integrate relevant assumptions
  • Monitor and analyze cash flow trends, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and liquidity management
  • Present regular updates and reports to executive leadership, offering recommendations to optimize cash management and strengthen financial planning
  • Assist with executing ABS securitization transactions, analyzing deal structures and managing related models

Upgrade offers personal loans, credit cards, and rewards checking accounts to help individuals manage their finances. Their personal loans allow borrowing up to $50,000 with fixed rates and no prepayment penalties, while the Upgrade Card provides cash back rewards on various spending categories. What makes Upgrade different is its focus on affordability and user-friendly features, attracting customers looking for flexible credit solutions. The company's goal is to promote responsible financial behavior and enhance long-term financial health through accessible credit options.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$532.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

52%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into auto loans taps into a new market segment.
  • Acquisition of Uplift strengthens position in the BNPL travel industry.
  • Partnership with Finturf expands home improvement financing options.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in BNPL could impact market share.
  • Expansion into auto loans may expose Upgrade to higher credit risk.
  • Investment in new office space could strain financial resources.

What makes Upgrade unique

  • Upgrade offers a unique combination of credit cards and personal loans.
  • The Secured OneCard targets consumers with little or no credit history.
  • Partnership with FairPlay enhances fairness and compliance in lending practices.

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