Customer Experience Manager, Home Lending
Upstart · Burlingame, CA, USA; Columbus, OH, USA
About Upstart
At Upstart, we’re united by a mission that matters: to radically reduce the cost and complexity of borrowing for all Americans. Every day, we bring creativity, experimentation, and advanced AI to reshape access to credit, helping millions move forward financially with clarity and confidence.
As the leading AI lending marketplace, we partner with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit through technology that’s both radically intelligent and deeply human. Our platform runs over one million predictions per borrower using more than 3,000 signals, powering smarter, fairer decisions for millions of customers. But the numbers only hint at the impact. Every idea, every voice, and every contribution moves us closer to a world where credit never stands between people and their financial progress.
We’re proudly digital-first, giving most Upstarters the flexibility to do their best work from wherever they thrive, alongside teammates across 80+ cities in the US and Canada. Digital-first doesn’t mean distant. We’re intentional about in-person connection through team onsites, planning sessions, and moments that spark creativity and trust. And whether you choose to work primarily from home or collaborate in-person from one of our offices in Columbus, Austin, the Bay Area, or New York City, you’ll have the support to work in the way that works best for you.
If you’re energized by tackling meaningful problems, excited to innovate with purpose, and motivated by work that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
The Team:
HELOC is a fast-growing and strategically critical product line. The Customer Experience Manager will be instrumental in shaping how customers perceive and engage with our brand. This role ensures we deliver a trusted, streamlined, and supportive experience-one that sets us apart as we build a white-glove lending partner ecosystem and elevate the standard of customer support in home lending.
The Customer Experience Manager, HELOC will lead a team of Customer Experience (CX) agents responsible for supporting borrowers and applicants throughout their HELOC journey. This leader will manage all inbound customer communication channels-including phone, email, and future chat support-and will play a significant strategic role in shaping how customers interact with our Home Equity products.
This role works closely with cross-functional stakeholders from the following teams, quality, TPM, product,telephony and compliance. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with deep operational rigor, process thinking, and a passion for designing frictionless, empathetic customer interactions. As we move toward launching a white-glove lending partner experience, this person will champion a service model that delivers best-in-class support-whether self-service or person-to-person.
How you’ll make an impact
- 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.
- Oversee customer communication channels for both the CX and Loan processing teams ensuring the best possible customer experience and maintaining SLA.
- Drive Channel Strategy (phones, emails, chat, message center and other self service channels).
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 + years of people management experience demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve their full potential.
- 3+ years experience working in the Home Lending industry at a Financial Institution or Mortgage company.
- 2+ years experience working with telephony systems building workflows and reporting
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop thoughtful data driven solutions.
- Relentless drive for qualitative and quantitative improvement in customer sentiment.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of people leadership experience in an operations environment.
- NMLS Licensed is a plus.
- Servicing or Interim-servicing experience.
- Previous background managing customer facing teams or driving customer experience strategy.
Position location This role is available in the following locations: Columbus, Ohio or Burlingame, California
Time zone requirements The team operates on the East & West coast time zones.
In-Office requirements. You will be required to work from the Columbus Ohio office 2 days per week or the Burlingame, California 1 day 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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At Upstart, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated 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).
What you'll love
At Upstart, our benefits for full-time employees are designed to support your health, financial well-being, family, and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:
- 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
- Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
- Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
- Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources
- Financial wellness resources, including access to financial planning tools and a financial concierge service (US Only)
- Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development, based on what matters most to you
- Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work, no matter where you work from
- Connection and community through team events, all-company updates, and employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Onsite perks, including catered lunches and fully stocked micro-kitchens when working from one of our offices in the Bay Area, Austin, Columbus, and New York City
For roles based in Canada, please note that we are not currently able to hire in Quebec.
Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Just as we are dedicated to improving access to affordable credit for all, we are committed to inclusive and fair hiring practices.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected]