Head of Lifecycle Marketing, Personal Loans

USA (Remote)

$169K/yr – $270K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own lifecycle revenue for core lending products with end-to-end lifecycle mastery, cross-functional influence, and an AI-powered optimization mindset.

  • Lead lifecycle strategy, roadmap, and execution to drive revenue across stages.
  • Manage and develop Lifecycle Marketing Managers to raise execution quality and coach growth.
  • Design segmentation driven journeys, experiments, and AI-powered decisioning to boost engagement and funnel performance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the lifecycle marketing strategy, roadmap, and execution for Upstart's core lending products, driving measurable revenue growth across customer lifecycle programs.
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of Lifecycle Marketing Managers, establishing clear priorities, raising execution quality, and supporting professional growth.
  • Design and optimize customer journeys using segmentation, experimentation, personalization, and AI-powered decisioning to improve customer engagement and lifecycle performance.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Creative, Product Marketing, Analytics, and Growth Marketing teams to deliver integrated customer experiences and influence roadmap priorities.
  • Develop revenue forecasts, analyze funnel performance, and communicate business results, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership through clear written updates and recommendations.
  • Continuously improve lifecycle operations by identifying opportunities to simplify journey orchestration, improve audience strategy, and increase team efficiency while maintaining a high standard of execution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of lifecycle marketing experience supporting B2C products.
  • 3+ years of direct people management experience leading lifecycle marketing teams.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience building and optimizing customer journeys within an enterprise marketing automation platform.
  • Experience owning performance-driven lifecycle marketing programs with measurable revenue goals, including forecasting and conversion funnel analysis.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of lifecycle marketing strategies for complex customer journeys or high-consideration consumer products.
  • Experience working in financial services or another highly regulated industry.
  • Experience using customer data platforms to build and activate audience segments.
  • Experience applying experimentation frameworks and AI-enabled marketing tools to improve lifecycle performance.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, communicate strategy to technical and non-technical audiences, and develop high-performing teams.

Benefits

  • 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
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Upstart

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Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is the leading AI lending marketplace, connecting millions of consumers to more than 100 banks and credit unions that leverage Upstart’s AI models and cloud applications to deliver superior credit products. With Upstart AI, lenders can approve more borrowers at lower rates while delivering the exceptional digital-first experience customers demand. More than 90% of loans are fully automated, with no human intervention by Upstart. Founded in 2012, Upstart’s platform includes personal loans, automotive retail and refinance loans, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar “relief” loans. Upstart is based in San Mateo, California. Upstart Network, Inc. NMLS #936133 | All mortgage lending conducted by Upstart Mortgage, LLC. NMLS #2443873nmlsconsumeraccess.org

Founded in 2012
San Mateo, California, USA
1.8K employees (77 in marketing)
50% recommend to a friend
73% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$3.2M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26.4%
Direct
66%
Referral
6.2%
Social
0.4%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
50 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$3.4B
Last Raise
$1.5B
Post IPO Debt, 4 months ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $1.5B
  • Sep 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $320M
  • Aug 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $600M

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