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Principal Product Manager, Capital Platform

Upstart
Location
United States | Remote
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Product Department
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of product management experience or equivalent scope and impact
  • Demonstrated experience leading initiatives at a Principal / Staff-level individual contributor scope
  • Proven track record designing and shipping platforms or shared systems
  • Experience working with complex B2B or B2B2C workflows
  • Ability to operate effectively in regulated, high-reliability environments
  • Strong technical fluency and experience partnering closely with engineering
Nice to have
  • Experience building enterprise-grade platforms or infrastructure products in financial services or fintech
  • Experience with zero-to-one product development
  • Familiarity with capital markets, lending, or financial operations workflows
  • Experience building or evolving data platforms, reporting systems, or analytics products
  • Background working in high-growth or scaling technology companies
What the job really is

As a Principal Product Manager for the Capital Platform at Upstart, you will lead the strategy and execution for complex initiatives that enhance the platform's capabilities for capital partners. This role involves collaborating with engineering, finance, and compliance teams to design scalable solutions and ensure that the needs of lenders and investors are met effectively. You will be responsible for delivering enterprise-grade systems that support Upstart's mission to improve access to affordable credit.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants
  • Retirement benefits 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
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources
  • Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
  • Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability coverage
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant ambiguity and requires strong systems thinking
  • Position is remote but requires occasional in-person collaboration
  • No specific mention of technology stack or tools used
  • Salary range provided is broad and depends on geographic location
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