Strategic Account Executive, Capital Partnerships

3 hours, 34 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Sales and Business Development
Upstart

Upstart

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Banks
1K-5K
Founded 2012

Description

  • Identify and qualify prospective bank and credit union partners based on funding needs, risk appetite, strategic priorities, and product interest.
  • Build and manage a pipeline of prospective capital partners across target markets.
  • Develop partnership strategies and business cases that demonstrate Upstart’s value.
  • Lead negotiations and close strategic partnerships across products and channels.
  • Build and maintain relationships with executives and senior decision-makers at financial institutions.
  • Collaborate with Solutions Consulting, Product, Legal, Credit, Operations, and other teams to structure lender-aligned deals.
  • Manage complex partnership opportunities from initial outreach through closing and implementation.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience leading complex lending deals, corporate strategy, or business development strategy, preferably within financial services.
  • Established senior relationships across banks, credit unions, or related financial institutions.
  • Strong understanding of how depository institutions evaluate lending partnerships, including funding needs, risk appetite, economics, and strategic priorities.
  • Ability to independently develop market strategy, build pipeline, and drive complex deals through close.
  • Demonstrated ability to create compelling business cases and influence internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong judgment, executive presence, and communication skills for complex, high-visibility transactions.
  • Experience in HELOC, auto lending, or other secured consumer lending markets preferred.
  • Experience using AI tools for prospecting, account research, deal strategy, or sales execution preferred.
  • Ability to work remotely within U.S. East or West Coast time zones and attend periodic team onsites.

Benefits

  • Remote-first work environment with team onsites typically once or twice per quarter.
  • Anticipated base salary of $122,700–$169,800, plus target bonuses and annual equity grants.
  • 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted stock options for eligible U.S. employees.
  • Medical, dental, vision, wellness resources, and Health Savings Account contributions for eligible U.S. plans.
  • Paid time off, sick leave, company holidays, and paid family and parental leave.
  • Mental health, financial wellness, family support, and employee assistance programs.
  • Annual wellness and productivity allowances.

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