Capital Markets Manager

Upstart

5h•$168,400 - $232,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Capital Markets team is the funding engine for Upstart’s AI lending marketplace. We partner with leading institutional investors across a diverse range of financing and funding solutions including securitizations, whole loan sales, co-investment partnerships and other structured transactions. The Institutional Capital team has built a durable capital franchise with a track record of over $10+B of funding capacity closed. We own Upstart’s whole loan relationships from lead generation to deal close across forward flow and back book transactions. Upstart’s funding engine starts with this team. We connect product innovation and borrower demand with scalable, risk-adjusted capital. As the Capital Markets Manager - Institutional Capital, you will play a critical role in shaping our overall funding strategy. You are comfortable driving deals from inception through execution, bring deep expertise in structured finance, and approach established concepts with first-principles thinking. You have cultivated a strong industry network and are a genuine, trusted partner to both internal and external stakeholders. You thrive in nimble, fast-paced environments, with an exceptional ability to bring clarity and structure to complexity. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for harnessing financial innovation and capital markets to expand access to credit at a massive scale.

Requirements

6-8 years of relevant experience in Capital Markets, Structured Finance/Products, investment banking, or related fintech roles
Extensive modeling, credit analysis, and transaction documentation review skills
Track record of exercising sound judgment on risk allocation and commercial terms

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of consumer lending product (unsecured PL, auto, HELOC) is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end investor relationships: structuring, term negotiation, deal execution
Drive clarity in ambiguous environments and manage competing priorities with high quality execution, across multiple stakeholders (legal, operations, analytics, accounting)
Contribute to building a scalable, resilient capital markets infrastructure as we grow
Provide cross functional teams and senior leaders with a clear, well-calibrated view of investor sentiment, market appetite, and emerging funding opportunities
Coach and mentor other team members regardless of title/level – you clearly bring something unique to the table!

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, 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)
Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)
Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
Connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City