Director, Deposit Servicing

Director, Deposit Servicing

Upgrade helps customers move in the right direction with affordable and responsible financial products. Since 2017, we've helped over 7.5 million customers access over $42 billion in consumer credit. With a relentless focus on improving our customers' financial well-being, we build products that put more money in their pocket and support their journey toward a better financial future. We're backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and were most recently valued at $7.3B. We're consistently recognized for our collaborative and inclusive culture. Most recently, we were named one of the World's Top Fintech Companies by CNBC, Best Places to Work by Built In, Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Times, America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, Best Startup Employer by Forbes, and Healthiest Employers by Phoenix Business Journal. We're looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products. Come join us and help build a better financial future for millions of people.

About the Role

The Director of Deposit Servicing is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the bank's deposit servicing functions in a fast-paced startup work environment. Day-to-day focus will be contact center operations, customer experience, and back-office servicing teams. This leader will ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and an industry-leading customer experience across all deposit servicing channels. This position requires a strategic thinker with proven experience leading large-scale service organizations, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and driving a customer-first culture.

What You'll Do :

• Operational Leadership : Oversee all aspects of deposit servicing operations, with a strong focus on contact center performance, call responsiveness, and customer satisfaction (CSAT).
• Performance Management : Ensure supervisors and managers have the necessary tools, training, and data to meet or exceed service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Reporting & Analytics : Design, implement, and optimize reporting systems to monitor call center metrics in real-time and historically; leverage insights to inform staffing, quality, and process improvements.
• Customer Experience : Lead initiatives to reduce complaints and improve first contact resolution through coaching and empowerment of frontline teams.
• Resource & Workforce Planning : Drive precise scheduling, forecasting, and resource allocation to balance service levels and operational efficiency.
• Employee Engagement : Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture focused on engagement, professional development, and career growth.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify and execute process enhancements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and improve the overall customer experience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with Operations, Compliance, Product, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure alignment of business initiatives and service delivery standards.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure operations comply with all applicable banking regulations (Reg E, Reg CC, UDAAP, BSA / AML), policies, and audit requirements.
• Talent Management : Lead workforce planning, hiring, performance management, and succession planning across the deposit servicing organization.

What We Look For :

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Why Join Us :

You'll be part of a forward-thinking financial institution that prioritizes customer care, employee growth, and operational excellence. We're reimagining how banking serves people and you'll help lead the way.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Upgrade does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or any third parties. Any resume submitted to any employee of Upgrade without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of Upgrade, and Upgrade will not be obligated to pay any referral or placement fee. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Upgrade's Talent Acquisition department to submit resumes and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed agreement. English is required for all positions, as it involves interacting with staff at Upgrade's offices worldwide.