Senior Associate, Third Party Risk Management

Upstart

. Execute third-party risk assessments throughout the supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and periodic reviews .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $91,300 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in third-party risk management, including conducting risk assessments, evaluating controls, and recommending remediation actions. Proficient in using risk management platforms and improving assessment methodologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Third-Party Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentControl EvaluationRegulatory ComplianceGRC Platforms

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentControl EvaluationRemediation DocumentationData AnalysisWorkflow Automation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Third-Party Risk Management PlatformsAI-Enabled ToolsGRC Platforms

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBankingFintechRegulatory ExpectationsInternal Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute third-party risk assessments throughout the supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and periodic reviews
Evaluate supplier controls across multiple risk domains, identify gaps, recommend remediation actions, and escalate complex or material risks
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Procurement, Enterprise Risk, and business teams on assessment findings and risk mitigation
Improve TPRM frameworks, assessment methodologies, workflows, and reporting
Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and remediation activities by maintaining documentation and resolving findings
Use third-party risk management platforms, AI-enabled tools, and automation to improve assessment efficiency, documentation, and monitoring with human oversight

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 for risk assessments, documentation, or monitoring
Knowledge of interagency guidance and regulatory expectations related to third-party risk management (preferred)
Experience improving third-party risk management programs, frameworks, or assessment methodologies (preferred)
Experience supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, or audit-finding remediation (preferred)
Data analysis, workflow automation, or AI-enabled tools (preferred)
Experience in financial services, banking, or fintech environments (preferred)
Availability to work across East/West Coast time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, including 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) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
Medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US employees; supplemental health coverage for Canada
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 fertility, parenthood, and caregiving benefits
Employee Assistance Program with mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial planning tools and financial concierge service (US only)
Annual wellness allowance
Annual productivity allowance for relevant work tools and resources
Team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups
Catered lunches and stocked micro-kitchens when working from offices