Senior Associate, Third Party Risk Management

The role

You will assess and manage third-party supplier risks throughout the relationship lifecycle. You will execute risk assessments, evaluate supplier controls, and collaborate with various internal teams to mitigate risks.

What you will do

• Execute third-party risk assessments throughout the supplier lifecycle
• Evaluate supplier controls across multiple risk domains
• Identify gaps and recommend remediation actions
• Escalate complex or material risks to management
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Procurement, Enterprise Risk, and business teams
• Identify opportunities to improve TPRM frameworks, methodologies, workflows, and reporting
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and remediation activities
• Use third-party risk management platforms, AI-enabled tools, and automation

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in third-party risk management, enterprise risk management, compliance, or audit
• Experience conducting risk assessments and documenting findings within established risk management or compliance frameworks
• Experience evaluating control effectiveness and identifying risk or control gaps
• Experience documenting or recommending remediation actions for identified control deficiencies
• Experience using vendor management or governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms

Nice to have

• Knowledge of interagency guidance and regulatory expectations related to third-party risk management
• Experience contributing to improvements in third-party risk management programs, frameworks, or assessment methodologies
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, or remediation of audit findings
• Skills in data analysis, workflow automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve risk management processes
• Experience in financial services, banking, or fintech environments

Benefits

• Base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
• 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) for eligible employees (US only)
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources
• Health Savings Account contributions 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 benefits for fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial wellness resources and financial concierge service (US Only)
• Annual wellness allowance

About the company

Upstart is an AI lending marketplace that partners with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. The company is digital-first with employees located in over 80 cities across the US and Canada.