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Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.
We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
The role:
The Central Compliance and Strategy Senior Manager plays a pivotal leadership role in developing, executing, and enhancing enterprise-wide compliance risk assessment, governance, and transformation initiatives. This role integrates critical CMS functions, including compliance risk assessment, regulatory change oversight, compliance policy and training management, issue management, and GRC systems implementation. The role acts as a cross-functional compliance utility leader, working closely with senior compliance leadership and business executives to drive a consistent, transparent, and risk-based compliance framework aligned with regulatory expectations and risk appetite.
What you'll do:
Assist as needed in executing the enterprise Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA) strategy, ensuring consistency across lines of business, regulatory coverage, and risk rating methodologies.
Design and continuously improve the integrated CMS governance framework, including policy, standards, training, and regulatory change management procedures.
Drive effective connectivity between the CRA, RCSA, Compliance Testing, and Issue Management programs to maintain a unified view of compliance risk.
Serve as a strategic advisor and liaison across the First and Second Lines of Defense to ensure product, service, and process risks are proactively assessed and governed.
Lead cross-functional governance forums, provide robust reporting to executive leadership, Board, and regulators, and deliver credible challenges in risk discussions.
Manage and mentor a high-performing team of compliance professionals, supporting ongoing talent development and operational excellence.
Oversee enterprise use of GRC technology to manage regulatory inventories, control mapping, and compliance risk reporting.
Ensure traceability from regulation to risk to control, including the development and maintenance of regulatory taxonomies and risk libraries.
Analyze and interpret new regulatory developments, their downstream impacts, and required enhancements to the compliance program.
Partner with Transformation and Strategic Change teams to lead compliance contributions to enterprise initiatives and regulatory remediation efforts.
What you'll need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive compliance and/or risk management experience in financial services.
Demonstrated leadership in Compliance Risk Assessments, Compliance Governance, and CMS integration.
Expert knowledge of key regulatory frameworks (e.g., OCC Heightened Standards, FDIC, CFPB, FRB), and a strong understanding of compliance oversight expectations under OCC 2017-43.
Experience with GRC platforms (e.g.,ServiceNow) and compliance risk taxonomies.
Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing Board and regulator-facing materials.
Proven ability to synthesize complex information, influence outcomes, and drive decision-making at senior levels.
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SoFi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with mental‑health support, EAP, and wellness programs. Feedback suggests some plans include options with 100% company‑paid premiums.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family supports include up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, fertility/adoption resources, and subsidized backup child and elder care. Pet insurance is also available.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away benefits include flexible vacation for exempt employees, generous PTO/sick time for non‑exempt staff, and paid holidays. Early‑release “SoFi Fridays” are also cited.
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SoFi wasn’t built to be a bank. Or a technology company. We were built for one mission: help people achieve financial independence so they can realize their ambitions. Redefining an entire industry isn’t easy work—and it’s not for the faint of heart. It takes a certain kind of team. People with diverse perspectives and expertise, united by a common sense of purpose. People willing to challenge assumptions but always do the right thing. People proving that innovation and responsibility don’t have to compete, but can come together to create something truly unconventional in the world. For the last eight years, we’ve been charting this new path forward. We call it The SoFi Way. At SoFi, we don’t just talk about culture: we live it. The SoFi Way is how we show up every day, how we make decisions, and how we build for our members, clients, and each other.
Why Work With Us
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation Fintech company using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront.
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