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As the Senior Performance Marketing Manager, Emerging Products at Upstart, you will own and scale paid digital acquisition across key channels including SEM, paid social, display, and emerging performance channels. This is a newly created, zero-to-one role with the opportunity to build Upstart’s Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) performance marketing engine from the ground up. You will be responsible for day-to-day media buying and optimization in platform, including campaign setup, keyword and audience management, bidding, budgeting, creative testing, and landing page optimization. You will partner closely with Product Marketing, Analytics, Creative, and the HELOC General Manager to launch new campaigns, unlock new audiences, and rapidly test and iterate across messaging, targeting, and channel mix. This role offers exceptional ownership and visibility, with the chance to make a material impact on one of Upstart’s newest and most strategic product lines while laying the foundation for long-term growth.
Job Responsibility:
Own and scale HELOC media buying across SEM, paid social, display, and emerging performance channels, managing strategy, execution, and optimization end to end
Build Upstart’s HELOC performance marketing engine from the ground up, establishing channel strategy, testing frameworks, and best practices in a zero-to-one environment
Drive efficient, incremental customer acquisition by continuously optimizing bids, budgets, audiences, and creative to hit volume, CPA, and ROI targets
Design and run rigorous experimentation programs across keywords, audiences, creatives, and formats to unlock scalable growth opportunities and new channels
Manage and forecast significant media budgets, balancing growth and efficiency while adapting quickly to performance trends and market dynamics
Requirements:
7+ years of experience in performance marketing or digital media buying, with a strong focus on SEM and additional experience across paid social and/or display
Proven track record of owning large-scale acquisition programs, managing significant monthly budgets, and driving measurable growth against CPA, ROI, and volume targets
Deep hands-on expertise in paid search, including keyword strategy, bid management, ad copy testing, and landing page optimization
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret performance data, design experiments, and make data-driven decisions in ambiguous environments
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where adaptability and problem-solving are key
Nice to have:
Experience operating in highly regulated or longer consideration cycle vertical (e.g., financial services, fintech, lending, insurance, marketplaces)
Experience launching and scaling new channels or products from zero to one, with comfort operating in ambiguity and building an acquisition funnel from scratch
Experience working closely with product and engineering teams to improve landing pages, funnels, and on-site conversion through testing and iteration
Preference for Eastern time zone candidates
What we offer:
Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly
Generous 401(k) plan with Upstart matching $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 per year
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options - Upstart covers 90% to 100% of the cost depending on the plans you choose
Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans
Income protection benefits, including company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, with options to purchase supplemental coverage
Paid time off, sick and safe time, and company holidays
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments
Family-centered benefits through Carrot and Cleo, supporting fertility, parenthood, and caregiving
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
Annual wellness allowance to support your physical and emotional well-being and personal development
Annual productivity allowance to invest in relevant tools and resources you need to do your best work
Connection and community through team events and onsites, 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