Operations Manager, Auto Loan Processing

The Team: 

Upstart’s Loan Processing team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Operations Manager to help lead our Auto Loans Onboarding team. The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Auto loans Onboarding department, managing team production and outcomes, and providing leadership and guidance to a team of associates and Associate Operations Managers. This team oversees loan processing for the Auto-Refinance, Auto-secured Personal Loan, and Auto-Indirect lending products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in people management, operations, experience in the Auto lending industry, and a proven track record of driving results in a fast paced environment.

As the Operations Manager, Auto Loan Processing at Upstart, you will be responsible for ensuring the Auto Loan Onboarding team is meeting all target KPIs, such as productivity, turnaround times and touch rates, schedule adherence, and quality. The Operations Manager will work closely with other key leaders across Upstart to help guide and implement strategies for the department. Additionally, the Operations Manager will be responsible for providing leadership, coaching, and mentorship to associates and associate managers. 

How you’ll make an impact

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Auto Loans team, ensuring efficient and effective workflows and processes.
• Help develop and implement strategies to optimize team performance and achieve department goals and targets.
• Monitor team performance metrics and KPIs, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments, including Product and Engineering, Learning and Development, and  Quality assurance to ensure seamless operations and adherence to company policies and procedures. 
• Prepare and present reports and updates on team performance, including key metrics, trends, and areas of improvement to senior management.
• Work closely alongside the Head of Auto Loans, Workforce Management and Finance to ensure staffing conditions are being optimized.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to effectively communicate with team members and senior management.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop thoughtful data driven solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of people leadership experience in an operations environment.
• 2+ years of people management experience demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve their full potential.

Position location This role is available in the following locations: Columbus, OH

Time zone requirements The team operates on the East coast time zones.

In-Office requirements.  You will be required to work from the Easton, OH office 2 days per week

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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