Upstart
Information Security Program Manager - Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC)
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Job Description
- Req#: 7586531
Employer Industry: Financial Technology
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $194,000
- Target bonuses and equity compensation included in the total compensation package
- Generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Flexible remote work opportunity, with regular in-person collaboration sessions
- Support for professional growth and personal development through wellness and productivity allowances
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Act as a trusted GRC partner, translating audit, risk, and compliance requirements into practical guidance for teams
- Coordinate core assurance activities, including SOX IT and SOC 2 audits, across various teams
- Manage security due diligence requests from business partners to protect customer trust
- Own policy management, including drafting and maintaining information security policies and standards
- Support the information security third-party risk management program, including vendor assessments and remediation follow-up
What is Required (Qualifications):
- 5+ years of experience in information security, GRC, or IT/Information Security audit
- Demonstrated experience operating GRC programs in a regulated technology or financial services environment
- Working knowledge of common security and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, NIST CSF 2.0, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to design metrics, KRIs, and reporting for diverse stakeholders
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in cloud-native environments (AWS preferred)
- Familiarity with GRC automation tools
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM)
- Scripting or light coding skills to automate workflows and system integrations
- Understanding of privacy and data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
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Upstart's lending platform provides direct-to-consumer personal loans from $1,000 to $50,000 and automated borrowing technology for banks and credit unions.
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