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Who we are:
Shape a brighter financial future with us.
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:
SoFi is seeking an energetic, detail oriented, self-motivated, and intellectually curious Independent Risk Management Director supporting our Crypto businesses. This role - as part of the 2nd Line of Defense - will own, establish, maintain and monitor adherence to enterprise crypto policies and standards that define clear expectations and guidelines for the execution of crypto activities. Your success in this role will leverage your deep subject matter expertise understanding the risks associated with crypto business, including cyber & technology, operational, and fraud risk. The ideal candidate will have experience in risk management, governance, and compliance, and will be an agile learner, think strategically, and possess strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
By joining SoFi, you'll become part of a forward-thinking company that is transforming financial services for the better. We offer the excitement of a rapidly growing startup with the stability of an industry leading leadership team.
What you’ll do:
- Monitor and address risks, issues, and resolve escalation items resulting from our crypto activities.
- Oversee the crypto risk management framework and implementation of the framework.
- Own, refine and monitor adherence to any crypto policy and standards.
- Provide credible challenge and advisory services on strategic initiatives and ongoing operations
- Maintain oversight and governance for the execution of risk-related initiatives.
- Liaise with Regulatory Affairs for any interactions with regulators and/or internal audit - ensuring successful outcomes through careful planning and monitoring.
- Collaborate with business units, Enterprise Risk Management, and Crypto teams to define the Enterprise Risk Appetite and tolerance. Monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) against tolerance thresholds.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience in risk management, compliance, and/or governance within consumer crypto products.
- Knowledge of banking products, processes and regulations
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership, collaboration, influencing and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently or within a group under minimal daily direction.
- Intellectually curious. You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and make data-driven decisions
- Experience leading and managing meetings with cross functional teams, effectively and efficiently communicating and driving engagement.
- Proficiency in data analysis preferred and deriving meaningful insights for decision-making
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, take ownership of deliverables, and drive assigned tasks to completion, in a timely manner.
- Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices including risk and control assessments
- Experience with regulatory compliance and corporate governance standards
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change
- Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office products
- Strong team player
- Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems
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What We Do
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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