Principal Program Manager, Tech Risk (bc/dr)

UpStart

Remote, US
Base: $172,100 - $238,300 usd; bonus/equity: targe...
Remote
8+ years business continuity experience
Bank or fintech regulated environment
Business impact analysis execution
Upstart is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead the enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery program toward bank-grade operational resilience standards

Job Summary

  • Upstart is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead the enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery program toward bank-grade operational resilience standards.
  • The role involves owning the business impact analysis process, developing recovery plans, and driving cross-functional execution across Technology, Security, and Operations teams.
  • Candidates will coordinate disaster recovery exercises and testing to ensure organizational preparedness while supporting regulatory expectations in a digital-first remote environment.

Matching Summary

Upstart is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead the enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery program toward bank-grade operational resilience standards.

Salary

Base: $172,100 - $238,300 USD; Bonus/Equity: Target bonuses and annual equity grants vesting quarterly; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match up to $15,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years business continuity experience
  • Bank or fintech regulated environment
  • Business impact analysis execution
  • Disaster recovery planning leadership
  • Operational resilience framework knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Cloud infrastructure resilience concepts
  • Regulatory audit support experience
  • Executive level communication skills
  • Scalable operational process development
  • Professional risk certifications preferred

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 8+ years leading BC/DR programs
  • Experience in bank/fintech regulated environment
  • Knowledge of ISO 22301, NIST, FFIEC frameworks
  • CBCP, CISSP, CISM, CRISC certification preferred

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