Senior Credit Disputes Specialist

About Upstart

Upstart is a leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstart's AI marketplace, Upstart-powered banks and credit unions can have higher approval rates and lower loss rates across races, ages, and genders, while simultaneously delivering the exceptional digital-first lending experience their customers demand. More than two-thirds of Upstart loans are approved instantly and are fully automated.

Upstart is a digital-first company, which means that most Upstarters live and work anywhere in the United States. However, we also have offices in San Mateo, California; Columbus, Ohio; and Austin, Texas.

Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Upstart, we’d love to hear from you!

The Team

Upstart’s Credit Dispute and Reporting team is responsible for managing and resolving customer disputes related to credit reporting, ensuring accuracy and integrity of credit information, and adhering to regulatory requirements. The credit dispute and reporting team play a vital role in maintaining accurate credit records, resolving disputes efficiently, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

As the Senior Credit Dispute Specialist at Upstart, you will be responsible for handling the credit dispute functions including indirect disputes through e-Oscar, responding to direct disputes in Salesforce, and understanding the credit information that is being reported to the credit reporting agencies month over month. You will be required to make efficient use of the company resources and technical capabilities to properly investigate account information and provide accurate credit report information to the major credit bureaus.

Position Location - This role is available in the following locations: Remote

Time Zone Requirements - This 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.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Handling the credit dispute functions and ensures using company resources to properly investigate all account information to provide accurate credit information is being reported.
• Act as a liaison between consumer reporting agencies, E-Oscar, and Upstart resolving credit bureau related issues and assisting with customer inquiries.
• Ensuring information is reported accurately and is processed promptly whether it is a direct or indirect credit dispute.
• Ensuring compliance with FCRA in researching and responding to credit disputes, maintaining service levels, and updating account status as necessary.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum qualifications:
  • 1-2 years experience working on credit bureau reporting at a Financial Institution.
  • Credit dispute resolution experience with in-depth knowledge and familiarity with the credit reporting agencies.
  • In depth knowledge and experience working with e-Oscar.
  • Familiarity with the Metro2 format and reporting.
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Strong understanding of key credit reporting laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience working in credit dispute resolution, handling a wide range of dispute types.
  • Experience reviewing complex credit files, transaction histories, to assist in identifying errors or inconsistencies.
  • High School Diploma and/or GED.

What you'll love:

• Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
• Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
• Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
• Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
• Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices

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This is a Non-Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid an hourly pay rate, on a bi-weekly basis, and are eligible to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a work week, or over 8 in a work day if required by state law.

At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated annualized 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 Annualized Base Salary Range$45,400—$60,500 USD

Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that underrepresented classes receive better access to affordable credit, and are just as committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We celebrate all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and know that we can only become better together.

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