Senior Director, Operational Excellence

Upstart

Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$198,000–$275,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Sep 3, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $208k
This role $236k
$153k most similar roles pay here $288k

This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $236k versus about $208k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About Upstart

Upstart is an AI lending platform that partners with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit using non-traditional variables.

Upstart currently has 43 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $182,300–$252,500 across 43 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Director, Operational Excellence

The Senior Director of Operational Excellence will lead the Lending Operations team at Upstart, focusing on delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining robust operational controls. This role involves building and managing high-impact functions such as Issue Management, Customer Complaints, Identity Theft & Credit Disputes, and Quality Control. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing long-term strategies, overseeing complaint management programs, and designing quality control initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations, risk management, and compliance within financial services, along with a proven track record of leading multi-functional teams and driving cross-functional initiatives. Proficiency in data-driven decision making, automation tools, and workflow systems is essential for success in this fast-growing fintech environment.

What you'll do

  • Build and lead high-performing teams in Issue Management, Customer Complaints, Identity Theft & Credit Disputes, and Quality Control.
  • Develop long-term strategies and organizational designs for Operational Excellence functions.
  • Establish scalable processes to identify, investigate, track, and resolve operational issues effectively.
  • Create complaint management programs ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.
  • Design quality control programs evaluating operational performance and driving measurable improvements.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in financial services operations or related fields.
  • 7+ years of leadership experience managing multi-functional teams and managers.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling operational programs in regulated environments.
  • Experience leading customer complaint management, issue resolution, and quality control functions.
  • Ability to develop and present executive-level performance metrics and reports.
  • History of driving cross-functional initiatives involving operations, product, risk, compliance, legal, and technology teams.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.

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