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Staff Machine Learning Model Risk Specialist

Upstart · United States | Remote

Posted 29 days ago

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This role has been open
29 days
Upstart's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Upstart's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Upstart
high
61 stale, 5 reposted of 93 open
Hiring momentum
135 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Upstart's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Upstart.

About this role

As a Staff Machine Learning Model Risk Specialist at Upstart, you will oversee the model risk management program for Upstart Bank, focusing on machine learning and Generative AI applications. Your role involves evaluating model documentation, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective governance. You will also translate complex technical concepts into understandable information for diverse audiences, helping to build a comprehensive risk management framework.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Upstart as an employer.

What you need

  • Master’s degree in quantitative field such as finance, mathematics, economics, statistics or a related discipline
  • 4+ years of experience in model risk management, model validation, model governance, machine learning, data science, quantitative risk, AI governance, or a related technical risk function
  • Internship or project experience related to model risk management, model validation, machine learning, or data science
  • Basic understanding of AI/ML methodologies such as tree-based models and neural networks
  • General familiarity with GenAI applications
  • Experience coding in R, Python, or similar languages such as Matlab

Nice to have

  • PhD in a quantitative field of study such as statistics, econometrics, finance, mathematics; or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in model risk management or model governance, or related fields such as ML and Data Science, Risk, Trust and Safety, or Technical Writing
  • Familiarity with GenAI applications, including evaluation approaches, prompt and system design, retrieval-augmented generation, tool use, guardrails, and ongoing monitoring
  • Experience assessing models used outside of credit underwriting, such as models supporting fraud, compliance, finance, capital and liquidity, servicing, operational risk, or financial reporting
  • Strong communication skills: ability to adapt technical information to varying needs and audiences, and managing trade-offs such as providing modeling detail while protecting intellectual property

What you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • Remote work flexibility with occasional in-person collaboration required
  • No specific salary details provided, only a range based on geographic location
  • The role involves complex technical concepts that may require strong communication skills to translate for various audiences

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Listed by Upstart on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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