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Director, Financial Institution Partnerships - Northeast

Upgrade is a fast-growing fintech focused on affordable, responsible consumer credit products and improving customers' financial health. We are seeking a Director of Financial Institution Partnerships for the Northeast to build and grow bank and credit union funding channels, selling Upgrade’s unsecured loans and other consumer credit products to depository decision-makers and managing partnerships from prospecting through execution.

Skills

  • Proven bank sales experience in fintech, software, or asset management.
  • Extensive contact list and network within Northeast banks and credit unions.
  • Advanced knowledge of consumer credit products and investing markets.
  • Deep understanding of bank/credit union decision frameworks (risk, capital, regulatory).
  • Strong pipeline and deal-closing skills with measurable sales results.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.

Responsibilities

  • Sell Upgrade’s unsecured consumer loans and subsequent products to banks and credit unions in the Northeast region.
  • Develop and manage a full sales pipeline from lead generation to close and handoff to onboarding/execution teams.
  • Represent Upgrade at regional conferences, including speaking engagements, to generate partnership leads.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships (CLO/CFO/CEOs) at depositories and cultivate referral networks.
  • Coordinate with onboarding, execution, and product teams to ensure smooth partnership launches and track performance.
  • Document and track opportunities, strategies, and partner success metrics in CRM (Salesforce).
  • Provide market feedback to inform product development and go-to-market strategy.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and equity/stock option plan
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible PTO and paid parental leave
  • Competitive 401(k) and RRSP program
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Health & wellness initiatives
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Come join us if you like to tackle big problems and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our goal is to reduce or eliminate fees on everyday transactions and make credit more affordable for millions of families across America. We’ve alr...

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September 3, 2025
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