Upstart

HMDA/Fair Lending Manager

Upstart • $145K — $201K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with HMDA Loan/Application Register data and reporting.
  • Experience with quarterly and annual HMDA submissions in regulated financial services.
  • Ability to perform root-cause analysis on compliance data issues and ensure remediation.
  • Familiarity with Fair Lending requirements like the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Fair Housing Act.
  • Experience in compliance testing and quality assurance related to regulated lending data.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the HMDA data-quality lifecycle, including reviews and filing preparation.
  • Identify and address data-quality issues while collaborating on corrective actions.
  • Develop a risk-based HMDA sampling and quality-assurance program.
  • Conduct geographic analysis of lending patterns to spot Fair Lending risks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance controls and data quality practices.
  • Leverage automation and Generative AI for better compliance review efficiency.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with base pay, bonuses, and quarterly equity grants.
  • Company-matched retirement benefits, up to $15,000 annually.
  • Access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at discounted rates.
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time off and family leave policies, including parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program providing mental health and life resources.
  • Annual wellness and productivity allowances for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
The Team:

Upstart's Responsible AI Lending team supports fair and responsible lending practices through compliance oversight, analysis, and controls. The team partners across Product Compliance, Fair Lending, and Model Risk to identify and manage regulatory risk while supporting Upstart Bank's continued growth.

As the HMDA / Fair Lending Manager, you will own key elements of Upstart Bank's Home Mortgage Disclosure Act compliance program, with a focus on data integrity, reporting, and second-line oversight. You will establish and manage the HMDA quality program while expanding your impact over time through geographic analysis, Fair Lending support, and thoughtful use of automation to make compliance reviews more effective and scalable.

How you'll make an impact
  • Own the HMDA data-quality lifecycle, including periodic Loan/Application Register reviews, quarterly and annual filing preparation, and oversight of reporting accuracy and timeliness.
  • Identify data-quality issues and root causes, partner with business teams on corrective actions, and monitor remediation through resolution.
  • Build and maintain a risk-based HMDA sampling and quality-assurance program that provides an effective second-line challenge of business-owned reporting data.
  • Perform and support geographic analysis of lending patterns to identify potential redlining and other Fair Lending risks and contribute to broader Fair Lending monitoring.
  • Partner with Product Compliance, Fair Lending, Model Risk, and business teams to clarify responsibilities, improve controls, and promote consistent data-quality practices.
  • Use automation and Generative AI responsibly to improve sampling, anomaly detection, trend analysis, and documentation while maintaining appropriate human review for regulatory interpretation and reporting decisions.

Minimum Qualifications
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience reviewing HMDA Loan/Application Register data and applying HMDA data integrity, geocoding, and reporting requirements.
  • Experience preparing, reviewing, or supporting quarterly and annual HMDA submissions in a regulated lending or financial-services environment.
  • Experience performing root-cause analysis of compliance or regulatory data issues and coordinating remediation with business or operational teams.
  • Working knowledge of applicable Fair Lending requirements, including the Equal Credit Opportunity Act/Regulation B and Fair Housing Act.
  • Experience performing compliance testing, quality assurance, monitoring, or other second-line oversight activities involving regulated lending data.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of geographic or redlining analysis used to support Fair Lending monitoring.
  • Experience building or improving risk-based sampling methodologies, quality-control programs, or compliance monitoring frameworks.
  • Ability to work across compliance, product, model risk, and business teams to resolve data-quality and regulatory issues.
  • Experience using scripting, analytics, automation, or Generative AI tools to improve regulatory data review and identify anomalous patterns.
  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements and analytical findings into clear documentation and actionable recommendations.


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.

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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

$145,100-$201,100 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

For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.

About Upstart

Upstart is a lending platform that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate the borrowing process. The company was founded in 2012 by ex-Googlers and has since originated over $10 billion in loans. Upstart's platform uses non-traditional variables such as education and employment history to determine creditworthiness, which allows for more accurate risk assessment and better loan terms for borrowers. The company went public in December 2020 and is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol UPST.
Learn more about Upstart
Size
100 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$11 million
Founded
2012
Revenue
$205.3 million
NASDAQ

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