Senior Compliance Associate, Issues Management

Upstart

. Execute second-line compliance issue management activities, including issue intake, documentation, tracking, remediation monitoring, validation, and closure .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $91,500 - $126,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance issue management, including issue tracking, remediation monitoring, and validation within a regulated environment. Strong analytical skills to identify trends and root causes, coupled with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance procedures.

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Compliance Issue ManagementRemediation MonitoringRisk ManagementIssue TrackingRegulatory Readiness

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Hard Skills

Issue IntakeDocumentationTrackingValidationClosureRemediation Plans ReviewAudit ExperienceRoot Cause AnalysisReportingCompliance Oversight

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial ServicesRegulated EnvironmentComplianceAuditRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute second-line compliance issue management activities, including issue intake, documentation, tracking, remediation monitoring, validation, and closure
Review and challenge remediation plans, milestones, and supporting evidence
Maintain issue inventories and monitor remediation progress and aging
Identify delays or high-risk issues requiring escalation
Support independent validation and closure activities by evaluating remediation evidence and documenting findings
Analyze issue trends, recurring themes, and root causes
Deliver reporting and insights for compliance oversight and risk-based prioritization
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders to improve remediation quality, strengthen issue management procedures, and support regulatory readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of experience in compliance, issue management, audit, or risk management within banking or financial services
Experience supporting the lifecycle of compliance, risk, audit, or regulatory issues, including issue tracking and remediation monitoring
Experience reviewing remediation plans, corrective action milestones, supporting documentation, or closure evidence
Experience maintaining issue records or inventories within a regulated risk or compliance environment

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
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 offering mental health support and life-centered resources
Financial planning tools and financial concierge service (US only)
Annual wellness allowance
Annual productivity allowance for relevant tools and resources
Team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups
Catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from company offices