Full-Time

Manager – Capital Markets

Posted on 6/20/2024

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
Commercial Banking
Corporate Finance
Investment Banking
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SQL
Tableau
Requirements
  • 5+ years of capital markets experience
  • Advanced in MS Suite, SQL, and Tableau
  • Understanding of secured and unsecured consumer lending and credit underwriting
  • Knowledge and experience of executing structured finance transactions and/or 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
  • Analyze various financing options (including warehouse facilities, securitizations, forward flow whole loan sales, etc.) to determine the optimal funding strategy across all lending products (personal loan, card, home improvement, indirect auto, and BNPL)
  • Understand and negotiate legal agreements related to structured finance transactions
  • Provide analysis on collateral performance by leveraging tools such as Excel, SQL, and Tableau
  • Ensure timely circulation of reporting deliverables and monitoring of covenants across transactions and products
  • Collaborate with internal credit, product, treasury, and operations teams to develop an effective framework for balance sheet management across lending products
  • Manage and support onboarding new institutional investors, warehouse facilities, and securitization deals, including operational setup, due diligence, and documentation review
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors to deliver a best-in-class experience
  • Work with operations and engineering teams to ensure data integrity of investor reporting
  • Provide support to various ongoing and future projects as needed

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 affordable and flexible credit solutions, along with incentives for responsible financial behavior. The company's goal is to provide accessible credit options that promote long-term financial health.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$532.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into auto loans diversifies Upgrade's product offerings.
  • Acquisition of Uplift strengthens Upgrade's position in travel financing.
  • Partnership with Finturf enhances home improvement financing options.

What critics are saying

  • Expansion into auto loans increases exposure to credit risk.
  • Crowded BNPL market may pressure margins for Uplift acquisition.
  • Investment in new office space may strain resources if growth falters.

What makes Upgrade unique

  • Upgrade offers a unique blend of credit and banking products.
  • The Secured OneCard targets consumers with little or no credit history.
  • Partnership with FairPlay enhances fairness in lending practices.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Health & wellness initiatives

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