Manager, Internal Audit

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Internal Audit Manager building Upstart Bank’s audit program within an AI lending marketplace. Leading risk-based audits across banking, technology, operational, financial, and compliance risks.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead complex risk-based audits from planning through reporting, including risk assessment, control evaluation, testing, issue development, and remediation validation.
  • Evaluate governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls across banking, technology, operational, and financial processes.
  • Build partnerships with business leaders by communicating risks, identifying improvement opportunities, and delivering practical, risk-based recommendations.
  • Support the Bank’s annual risk-based audit plan and mature audit methodologies, quality assurance activities, and continuous monitoring capabilities.
  • Coordinate audit activities with Upstart Holdings Internal Audit, co-sourced providers, and external auditors.
  • Use data analytics, automation, and approved AI tools to improve audit quality, efficiency, and insight generation.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Risk Management, or a related field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, regulatory oversight, or financial services
  • Experience auditing banking, fintech, lending, payments, or technology-enabled financial services organizations
  • Experience independently leading audits from planning through reporting and remediation follow-up
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, risk-based auditing, governance, and professional auditing standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present complex issues clearly
  • Preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, or another relevant audit, accounting, or risk management certification
  • Preferred: Knowledge of OCC regulatory expectations, FDICIA, SOX, consumer compliance, technology risk, cybersecurity, model risk, or third-party risk management
  • Preferred: Experience with co-sourced audit providers, external auditors, or regulatory examinations
  • Preferred: Experience building or enhancing an Internal Audit function, audit methodology, or QAIP
  • Preferred: Experience using data analytics, automation, or GenAI tools

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
  • Retirement benefits including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada
  • Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Paid family and parental leave
  • Family-centered fertility, parenthood, and caregiving benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
  • Financial wellness resources, including financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US only)
  • Annual wellness allowance
  • Annual productivity allowance for relevant tools and resources
  • Team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
  • Onsite perks including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens at offices