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Remote risk management specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed financial services teams, and enterprise organizations building out compliance and operational risk functions without geographic restrictions. Employers hiring remotely right now include TRISTAR, DataVisor, and Gallagher. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 Risk team is building its second line of defense function in support of its application to establish Upstart Bank, N.A., a de novo national bank. The team is responsible for Upstart’s enterprise risk management program and risk governance, providing independent oversight and credible challenge across key risk categories including operational risk, third-party risk, technology and information security risk, treasury risk, and compliance risk. The Risk team partners closely with business leaders, executive management, and the Board to ensure material risks are effectively identified, assessed, monitored, and governed in alignment with OCC, FDIC, and interagency regulatory expectations.
As the Manager, Third Party Risk Management at Upstart, you will lead the day-to-day execution of the bank’s third-party risk management program and oversee a team responsible for risk assessments, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and vendor oversight activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the program remains scalable, exam-ready, and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations while supporting the growth of Upstart Bank.
How you’ll make an impact
- Lead execution of the bank’s end-to-end third-party risk management program, including risk-tiered due diligence, onboarding risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and offboarding activities across all vendor tiers.
- Manage and develop the Third-Party Risk Management team by setting priorities, providing coaching, and ensuring consistent, high-quality risk assessments and oversight activities.
- Serve as the primary second-line escalation point for elevated or complex third-party risk matters, providing risk-based recommendations and ensuring issues are appropriately documented, tracked, and resolved.
- Maintain and enhance third-party risk management frameworks, risk tiering methodologies, assessment templates, and governance processes to support a scalable, risk-based program.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Affiliate Risk, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent application of third-party risk standards throughout the vendor lifecycle.
- Lead regulatory examination readiness and support responses to OCC, FDIC, internal audit, and external audit inquiries related to third-party risk management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of experience in third-party risk management, compliance, audit, operational risk, or a related risk discipline within a banking or financial services environment.
- Experience leading a third-party risk management program, including risk assessments, due diligence reviews, ongoing monitoring, and issue management across a multi-vendor portfolio.
- Knowledge of OCC, FDIC, and interagency guidance related to third-party relationships and risk management, including the 2023 Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management.
- Experience assessing and managing risks associated with multiple third-party relationship types, including suppliers, lending partners, affiliates, and technology service providers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience supporting OCC or FDIC regulatory examinations related to third-party risk management.
- Experience leading or developing risk, compliance, audit, or third-party risk professionals.
- Knowledge of affiliate risk oversight requirements, including Regulation W and related regulatory expectations.
- Experience operating within a fintech, digital banking, or technology-intensive environment, including oversight of cloud, SaaS, and other technology service providers.
- Experience using governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms to support third-party risk assessments, issue management, workflow automation, and ongoing monitoring activities.
Position location This role is available in the following locations: 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).
United States | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range
$145,300—$231,300 USD
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
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 Risk team is building its second line of defense function in support of its application to establish Upstart Bank, N.A., a de novo national bank. The team is responsible for Upstart’s enterprise risk management program and risk governance, providing independent oversight and credible challenge across key risk categories including operational risk, third-party risk, technology and information security risk, treasury risk, and compliance risk. The Risk team partners closely with business leaders, executive management, and the Board to ensure material risks are effectively identified, assessed, monitored, and governed in alignment with OCC, FDIC, and interagency regulatory expectations.
As the Manager, Third Party Risk Management at Upstart, you will lead the day-to-day execution of the bank’s third-party risk management program and oversee a team responsible for risk assessments, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and vendor oversight activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the program remains scalable, exam-ready, and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations while supporting the growth of Upstart Bank.
How you’ll make an impact
- Lead execution of the bank’s end-to-end third-party risk management program, including risk-tiered due diligence, onboarding risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, and offboarding activities across all vendor tiers.
- Manage and develop the Third-Party Risk Management team by setting priorities, providing coaching, and ensuring consistent, high-quality risk assessments and oversight activities.
- Serve as the primary second-line escalation point for elevated or complex third-party risk matters, providing risk-based recommendations and ensuring issues are appropriately documented, tracked, and resolved.
- Maintain and enhance third-party risk management frameworks, risk tiering methodologies, assessment templates, and governance processes to support a scalable, risk-based program.
- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Affiliate Risk, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent application of third-party risk standards throughout the vendor lifecycle.
- Lead regulatory examination readiness and support responses to OCC, FDIC, internal audit, and external audit inquiries related to third-party risk management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of experience in third-party risk management, compliance, audit, operational risk, or a related risk discipline within a banking or financial services environment.
- Experience leading a third-party risk management program, including risk assessments, due diligence reviews, ongoing monitoring, and issue management across a multi-vendor portfolio.
- Knowledge of OCC, FDIC, and interagency guidance related to third-party relationships and risk management, including the 2023 Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management.
- Experience assessing and managing risks associated with multiple third-party relationship types, including suppliers, lending partners, affiliates, and technology service providers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience supporting OCC or FDIC regulatory examinations related to third-party risk management.
- Experience leading or developing risk, compliance, audit, or third-party risk professionals.
- Knowledge of affiliate risk oversight requirements, including Regulation W and related regulatory expectations.
- Experience operating within a fintech, digital banking, or technology-intensive environment, including oversight of cloud, SaaS, and other technology service providers.
- Experience using governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms to support third-party risk assessments, issue management, workflow automation, and ongoing monitoring activities.
Position location This role is available in the following locations: 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).
United States | Remote - Anticipated Base Salary Range
$145,300—$231,300 USD
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
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Who's Hiring
- TRISTAR3
- DataVisor2
- Gallagher2
- ZS Associates2
- Ameriprise Financial2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance11
- Technology & Software8
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Investment & Asset Management2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote risk management specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field
- Experience with enterprise risk management frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
- Proficiency in risk assessment tools and GRC software platforms
- Professional certification such as CRM, FRM, CRISC, or CIA
- Strong analytical skills for identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing risk exposures
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to the employer's industry
Tips for Your Remote Risk Management Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote risk management specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your experience level and industry background before postings fill.
Show async communication in your application
Remote risk management specialist roles depend on written clarity. Send a concise, well-structured cover letter that reads like a risk brief, not a sales pitch. It signals that you can communicate findings independently without needing a meeting to clarify.
Build a visible risk artifact you can share
Attach or link a sanitized risk register, a control framework summary, or a written risk assessment you've developed. Remote employers can't watch you work, so a tangible artifact proves you can produce independently what the role actually requires.
Prepare for remote interviews with async tools
Practice walking through risk scenarios in video calls without visual aids you'd normally project in a conference room. Remote hiring panels often use collaborative documents or shared screens, so fluency with tools like Miro, Confluence, or similar platforms helps you perform well under real conditions.
Filter for remote-native teams not remote-tolerant ones
Job descriptions that say 'remote available' often mean the team is primarily in-office. Look for postings that describe distributed workflows, async stand-ups, or globally dispersed teams. Those environments are built for remote risk management specialists from the start.
Remote Risk Management Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote risk management specialist job?
Target companies with distributed teams in financial services, insurance, healthcare, and technology, where remote risk functions are already normalized. Remote employers screen hard for written communication, self-directed judgment, and comfort with async workflows. Candidates who can show documented risk frameworks, independent project ownership, and clear written reporting samples stand out well ahead of those with only in-office experience.
Which companies hire remote risk management specialists?
Employers currently hiring remote risk management specialists include TRISTAR, DataVisor, and Gallagher, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and distributed enterprise teams across financial services, insurance, and technology are the most consistent sources of these openings.
Can you get a remote risk management specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person oversight. Companies with structured risk internship pipelines or rotational programs sometimes hire remotely at the entry level. Showing a risk-focused certification, a documented analysis project, or relevant coursework gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate in place of direct experience.
Do you need a degree for remote risk management specialist jobs?
Not always, though a bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field is common among candidates who get hired. Remote employers increasingly weigh certifications like the PMI-RMP or CRMA, demonstrated ability to build risk registers and conduct assessments, and a clear record of identifying and mitigating real business risks alongside or instead of a formal degree.
Which industries hire the most remote risk management specialists?
Remote risk management specialist roles concentrate in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed compliance and risk teams to manage regulatory exposure, vendor risk, and operational continuity across multiple locations and time zones.
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