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About Upstart
At Upstart, we’re united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. Every day, we bring creativity, experimentation, and advanced AI to reshape access to credit, helping millions move forward financially with clarity and confidence.
As the leading AI lending marketplace, we partner with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit through technology that’s both radically intelligent and deeply human. Our platform runs over one million predictions per borrower using more than 1,800 signals, powering smarter, fairer decisions for millions of customers. But the numbers only hint at the impact. Every idea, every voice, and every contribution moves us closer to a world where credit never stands between people and their financial progress.
We’re proudly digital-first, giving most Upstarters the flexibility to do their best work from wherever they thrive, alongside teammates across 80+ cities in the US and Canada. Digital-first doesn’t mean distant. We’re intentional about in-person connection through team onsites, planning sessions, and moments that spark creativity and trust. And whether you choose to work primarily from home or collaborate in-person from one of our offices in Columbus, Austin, the Bay Area, or New York City (opening Summer 2026), you’ll have the support to work in the way that works best for you.
If you’re energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
The Team:
Upstart's Enterprise Risk Management team helps ensure Upstart Bank operates with a strong, scalable governance framework that supports responsible growth. The team partners across Risk, Compliance, Legal, and business functions to maintain effective policy governance, strengthen regulatory readiness, and provide high-quality reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
As the Senior Manager, Policy & Governance, you will lead Upstart Bank's policy governance program and oversee the processes, documentation, and governance records that support effective risk management and regulatory oversight. You'll partner across the organization to maintain a robust policy framework while ensuring board and committee governance activities are accurate, timely, and audit ready.
How you’ll make an impact
- Lead the enterprise policy governance program, ensuring the policy library remains accurate, current, accessible, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
- Oversee the end-to-end policy lifecycle, including policy reviews, approvals, exceptions, version control, and ongoing governance processes.
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, business leaders, and policy owners to coordinate policy development and approvals across the organization while maintaining efficient execution.
- Manage governance activities supporting Board and Risk Committee meetings, including coordinating materials, governance records, decision logs, committee charters, and meeting documentation.
- Ensure governance documentation and reporting are complete, timely, and audit ready to support OCC examinations, internal audit activities, and regulatory engagements.
- Lead and develop a small Policy & Governance team while continuously improving governance processes that enable the bank to scale responsibly
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in policy management, governance, enterprise risk management, or compliance within a regulated bank, bank holding company, or other regulated financial institution.
- Experience owning or administering an enterprise policy governance framework, including policy lifecycle management.
- Experience supporting Board, Risk Committee, or senior executive governance processes within a regulated financial institution.
- Experience producing executive- or regulator-facing governance documentation and reports with a high degree of accuracy and quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of OCC supervisory expectations and regulatory examination practices.
- Experience supporting a de novo bank, charter application, or rapidly growing regulated financial institution.
- Experience with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms.Background in Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Compliance.
- Ability to use generative AI tools responsibly to improve drafting, editing, summarization, and consistency of governance documentation while applying appropriate human judgment for regulatory-facing content.
Position location Remote
Time zone requirements The team operates on the East/West coast time zones.
Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).
What you'll love
At Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- 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 (opening Summer 2026!)
For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.
Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email candidate_accommodations@upstart.com
https://www.upstart.com/candidate_privacy_policy
About Upstart
At Upstart, we’re united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. Every day, we bring creativity, experimentation, and advanced AI to reshape access to credit, helping millions move forward financially with clarity and confidence.
As the leading AI lending marketplace, we partner with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit through technology that’s both radically intelligent and deeply human. Our platform runs over one million predictions per borrower using more than 1,800 signals, powering smarter, fairer decisions for millions of customers. But the numbers only hint at the impact. Every idea, every voice, and every contribution moves us closer to a world where credit never stands between people and their financial progress.
We’re proudly digital-first, giving most Upstarters the flexibility to do their best work from wherever they thrive, alongside teammates across 80+ cities in the US and Canada. Digital-first doesn’t mean distant. We’re intentional about in-person connection through team onsites, planning sessions, and moments that spark creativity and trust. And whether you choose to work primarily from home or collaborate in-person from one of our offices in Columbus, Austin, the Bay Area, or New York City (opening Summer 2026), you’ll have the support to work in the way that works best for you.
If you’re energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
The Team:
Upstart's Enterprise Risk Management team helps ensure Upstart Bank operates with a strong, scalable governance framework that supports responsible growth. The team partners across Risk, Compliance, Legal, and business functions to maintain effective policy governance, strengthen regulatory readiness, and provide high-quality reporting to executive leadership and the Board.
As the Senior Manager, Policy & Governance, you will lead Upstart Bank's policy governance program and oversee the processes, documentation, and governance records that support effective risk management and regulatory oversight. You'll partner across the organization to maintain a robust policy framework while ensuring board and committee governance activities are accurate, timely, and audit ready.
How you’ll make an impact
- Lead the enterprise policy governance program, ensuring the policy library remains accurate, current, accessible, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
- Oversee the end-to-end policy lifecycle, including policy reviews, approvals, exceptions, version control, and ongoing governance processes.
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, business leaders, and policy owners to coordinate policy development and approvals across the organization while maintaining efficient execution.
- Manage governance activities supporting Board and Risk Committee meetings, including coordinating materials, governance records, decision logs, committee charters, and meeting documentation.
- Ensure governance documentation and reporting are complete, timely, and audit ready to support OCC examinations, internal audit activities, and regulatory engagements.
- Lead and develop a small Policy & Governance team while continuously improving governance processes that enable the bank to scale responsibly
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in policy management, governance, enterprise risk management, or compliance within a regulated bank, bank holding company, or other regulated financial institution.
- Experience owning or administering an enterprise policy governance framework, including policy lifecycle management.
- Experience supporting Board, Risk Committee, or senior executive governance processes within a regulated financial institution.
- Experience producing executive- or regulator-facing governance documentation and reports with a high degree of accuracy and quality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of OCC supervisory expectations and regulatory examination practices.
- Experience supporting a de novo bank, charter application, or rapidly growing regulated financial institution.
- Experience with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms.Background in Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Compliance.
- Ability to use generative AI tools responsibly to improve drafting, editing, summarization, and consistency of governance documentation while applying appropriate human judgment for regulatory-facing content.
Position location Remote
Time zone requirements The team operates on the East/West coast time zones.
Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic location–with our “digital first” philosophy, Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
In addition, Upstart provides employees with target bonuses, equity compensation, and generous benefits packages (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k).
What you'll love
At Upstart, our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- 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 (opening Summer 2026!)
For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.
Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email candidate_accommodations@upstart.com
https://www.upstart.com/candidate_privacy_policy
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in policy jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public policy, political science, economics, law, or a related field
- Experience conducting policy analysis, legislative research, or regulatory review
- Strong written communication skills including policy memos, briefs, and reports
- Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods and data interpretation
- Familiarity with the legislative or regulatory process at the federal, state, or local level
- Experience engaging with government stakeholders, coalitions, or advocacy organizations
Tips for Your Policy Job Search
Translate your expertise into policy language
Policy resumes need to show causal impact on legislation, programs, or regulations, not just outputs. Reframe your experience around what changed because of your analysis, memo, or recommendation, and name the specific policy area it touched.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists policy openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your writing samples to the role
Most policy positions require a writing sample. Match the sample to the issue area of the role you are targeting. A regulatory comment letter works better for a rulemaking position than a broad white paper does.
Target your search by issue area and sector
Policy is fragmented by issue area and employer type. A background in environmental regulation rarely crosses over to health policy in the same hiring cycle. Search by your specific domain and the sector that funds it, whether federal, state, or nonprofit.
Prepare for a policy case or exercise interview
Many policy interviews include a written exercise or oral briefing simulation. Practice distilling a dense regulatory document into a one-page memo with a clear recommendation, because that is often the exact task you will face in the room.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
Policy roles in government and nonprofits often have compressed salary bands. When you have limited room to negotiate pay, push on portfolio breadth, the seniority of stakeholders you will advise, and whether the role includes external representation or testimony.
Policy Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most policy professionals?
The companies hiring the most policy professionals right now include TikTok, Meta, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in District of Columbia, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in organizations with active government affairs, compliance, or advocacy functions.
How many policy jobs are remote?
About 64% of policy openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability depends heavily on the employer type and issue area. Research, communications, and think tank roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions tied to government relations or legislative offices are more likely to require in-person presence near a state capital or Washington, D.C.
How do you become a policy analyst?
Most policy analysts start with a degree in public policy, economics, political science, or law, then build experience through internships with government agencies, nonprofits, or advocacy groups. Developing a specialization in a specific issue area, such as health, housing, or education, makes you a stronger candidate. Strong writing and the ability to synthesize complex regulatory material into clear recommendations are the skills hiring managers evaluate most.
How do you get a policy job with little experience?
Entry-level policy candidates get hired by demonstrating issue-area knowledge rather than formal job history. Internships with legislative offices, think tanks, or advocacy organizations carry significant weight. Publishing a policy brief, presenting original research at a conference, or working on a campaign or ballot initiative in a policy-adjacent capacity can substitute for direct professional experience in early-career hiring decisions.
What does the policy interview process look like?
Policy interviews typically begin with a phone screen focused on your issue-area expertise and your familiarity with the organization's work. A second round usually includes a writing exercise or policy memo, where you analyze a scenario and make a recommendation under time constraints. Final rounds often involve a panel with senior staff, where you may be asked to brief decision-makers or defend a position under questioning.
Where can I find and apply to policy jobs?
You can find and apply to policy jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from government agencies, nonprofits, think tanks, and advocacy organizations across the United States. Find roles that match your issue area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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