Risk Strategy Senior Analyst, Business Operations - Independent Risk Management

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Cottonwood Heights, UT, USA
Hybrid
Fintech • Mobile • Software • Financial Services
SoFi’s mission is to help people reach financial independence to realize their ambitions.
The Role

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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:

Business Operations enables our business to scale faster and operate more efficiently. We are seeking a Risk Strategy Analyst within Business Operations to support the Independent Risk Management (2LOD) function. This strategic role will partner with the Chief Risk Officer and Risk Leadership team to identify criteria for success and establish the execution roadmap in delivering the next phase of SoFi’s Independent Risk Management buildout.  You will be the trusted partner supporting the Director of Business Operations and the broader CRO/Chief Risk Officer leadership team. This is your opportunity to showcase a breadth of strengths: strategy, analysis, financial modeling, problem-solving, performance management, program leadership, cross-functional project management, and more.

What you’ll do:

  • Provide support for the CRO and the Independent Risk Management (IRM) team on key business management and risk strategy deliverables.

  • Drive analysis of key risk trends and produce recommended actions

  • Help facilitate execution of Independent Risk Management’s long-term and short-term strategy, priorities and goals.

  • Drive execution of short and medium term projects and initiatives as an internal risk consultant, thoughtfully managing business case, scope, dependencies, resources, and milestones

  • Support exam and regulatory execution for Risk deliverables.

  • Create accountability throughout the Risk organization by supporting design of operating cadence/rhythm that bridges strategy, execution, and performance management (e.g. OKRs, business reviews)..

  • Develop impactful presentations that convey key risk topics and insights to leadership, board members and regulators 

  • Support engage with enterprise Business Operations counterparts in other business units and functions on production and delivery of company-wide standardized processes such as quarterly planning and board deck preparation

  • Build the future of SoFi and work closely with Corporate Development on diligence of potential assets of interest to accelerate our strategic mission.


What you’ll need:

  • 4+ years experience in management consulting, strategic roles within Financial Services or risk management

  • Ability to break down challenges/opportunities with limited information, build a strategy, write an action plan, identify resources, and project-manage to completion 

  • Ability to tell a compelling story, using data to drive strategy, execution, and optimization 

  • High emotional intelligence to build relationships across all levels, departments, and personality types to lead without direct reporting lines 

  • Track record of performance in a high growth, dynamic environment 

  • Bias toward action, strong analytical skills, and solid business judgment 

  • Eagerness to roll up your sleeves to get things done (even the unglamorous things) 

  • Expert communication and presentation skills and the confidence to articulate, present and debate your recommendations with anyone 

  • Passion to learn, responsibly grow our business, and support our mission of helping members get their money right 

  • Ability to balance and prioritize multiple work streams for different stakeholders

  • Comfort in defining and managing both business and technical requirements


Nice to have:

  • Experience producing outlook summaries/white-papers or in economic research

  • Experience in Fintech

  • MBA

Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location. 
 
To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!
SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.New York applicants: Notice of Employee RightsSoFi is committed to embracing diversity. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected].Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.
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SoFi Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with mental-health coaching/therapy, EAP access, and wellness programs, with options noted for low or fully covered premiums. Company-paid life and disability insurance further strengthen core protection.
  • Parental & Family Support Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave is complemented by fertility/adoption resources, subsidized back-up child/elder care, caregiver leave, and pet insurance. A 2026 program also matches a new federal $1,000 seed for eligible children’s investment accounts.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Exempt employees have flexible/unlimited vacation alongside early-release “SoFi Fridays,” while non-exempt employees receive generous vacation and sick time. Paid volunteer time and role-appropriate leave options extend time-away coverage.

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4,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

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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