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Full-Time

Instructional Designer

Posted on 6/10/2024

Upstart

Upstart

1,001-5,000 employees

AI-powered lending marketplace offering diverse loans

Data & Analytics
Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$21.83 - $29.09Hourly

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Learning & Development supporting Operations or equivalent experience in a Learning and Development role
Responsibilities
  • Conduct needs analysis and partner with Business leaders to determine the requirements for practical learning and training curriculum across the Operations org
  • Design and implement new training curriculum, including virtual, in-person and e-learning
  • Maintain and enhance existing training materials and learning journeys
  • Enable business performance by ensuring the Operation org has well defined and impactful skills, process and workflow

Upstart's main product is an AI lending marketplace that utilizes AI models and cloud applications to streamline the loan approval process, offering various loan options such as personal, automotive retail, refinance, and small-dollar "relief" loans.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$244.1M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Upstart's Model 15.0 shows a significant 15% improvement in accuracy, indicating strong technological advancements.
  • The company's expansion into home equity lines of credit (HELOC) opens new revenue streams and market opportunities.
  • Partnerships with credit unions like Diamond, Seattle, and Kaua'i Federal Credit Unions highlight Upstart's growing influence in the financial sector.

What critics are saying

  • Upstart has faced significant funding challenges, leading to layoffs and potential instability.
  • The company's stock has experienced a dramatic 94% plunge, raising concerns about its financial health.

What makes Upstart unique

  • Upstart leverages advanced AI algorithms to offer personalized lending solutions, setting it apart from traditional lenders.
  • The company's Recognized Customer Personalization (RCP) tool allows banks to customize loan offers, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Upstart's partnerships with multiple credit unions demonstrate its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing financial ecosystems.
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