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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 a Staff Data Analyst – Internal Audit to join the SoFi Internal Audit (IA)
Department, reporting to the Manager, Data Analytics, Internal Audit. You will support the
development and execution of data analytics solutions that enhance audit planning, risk
assessments, audit testing, continuous monitoring, and departmental reporting.
This is a hands-on role for an analytical and curious professional who is interested in applying
data, technology, and business knowledge to support Internal Audit. You will work closely with
audit teams, data owners, and business stakeholders to analyze data, identify trends and
anomalies, improve audit efficiency, and communicate meaningful insights. The role will provide
opportunities to develop technical, audit, and stakeholder-management skills while contributing
to the continued growth of Internal Audit’s data analytics capabilities.
What you’ll do:
● Partner with audit teams to identify opportunities to use analytics throughout the audit
lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and monitoring activities.
● Assist with the development and enhancement of automated testing routines and
recurring monitoring processes.
● Create and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and reports that communicate audit
results, risk indicators, and monitoring outcomes.
● Work with data owners and stakeholders to understand business processes, data
structures, definitions, and data-quality considerations.
● Document analytics procedures, assumptions, data sources, testing logic, and results in
accordance with Internal Audit standards.
● Stay informed about emerging analytics, automation, and audit technologies and identify
opportunities to improve Internal Audit processes.
● Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn emerging technologies, including
artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics.
● Explore and evaluate opportunities to responsibly apply AI and other emerging
technologies to improve audit planning, testing, monitoring, reporting, and operational
efficiency.
● Assist with developing, testing, and documenting AI-enabled or automated solutions that
support Internal Audit activities.
What you’ll need:
● 1+ years of experience in Data Analytics and Internal Audit, Risk Management, Data
Science, Compliance, or a related field.
● Experience using analytics and programming tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, Alteryx,
R, or similar technologies.
● Experience extracting, preparing, analyzing, and validating data from large or complex
datasets.
● Experience developing reports, dashboards, analyses, or automated processes using
data.
● Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Tableau,
Power BI, or similar platforms.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends,
inconsistencies, and meaningful insights.
● Ability to clearly document analytical procedures, findings, assumptions, and
conclusions.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical
concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
● Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, ask thoughtful questions, and
work effectively in a collaborative environment.
● Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, business processes, and audit
methodologies.
Nice to haves:
● Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems,
Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
● Experience supporting Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, Finance, or other control-related
functions.
● Experience applying data analytics to audit planning, risk assessments, audit testing, or
continuous monitoring.
● Experience building dashboards or visualizations in Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
● Exposure to data transformation workflows using dbt or similar technologies.
● Familiarity with Git, GitHub, code version control, peer reviews, or software development
best practices.
● Exposure to financial services, banking, lending, payments, investing, or other regulated
industries.
● Progress toward or interest in professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA,
CRMA, CAMS, or data analytics-related certifications.
● Exposure to advanced analytics, machine learning, predictive modeling, or AI-enabled
audit techniques.
Skills Required
- 1+ years of experience in data analytics, internal audit, risk management, data science, compliance, or a related field
- Experience using SQL, Python, Excel, Alteryx, R, or similar analytics and programming tools
- Experience extracting, preparing, analyzing, and validating large or complex datasets
- Experience developing reports, dashboards, analyses, or automated data processes
- Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization and business intelligence tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to document analytical procedures, findings, assumptions, and conclusions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, ask thoughtful questions, and collaborate effectively
- Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, business processes, and audit methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics, business, accounting, finance, or a related field
- Experience supporting internal audit, risk, compliance, finance, or control-related functions
- Experience applying data analytics to audit planning, risk assessments, audit testing, or continuous monitoring
- Experience building dashboards or visualizations in Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools
- Exposure to dbt or similar data transformation technologies
- Familiarity with Git, GitHub, version control, peer reviews, or software development best practices
- Exposure to financial services, banking, lending, payments, investing, or other regulated industries
- Progress toward or interest in CIA, CISA, CPA, CRMA, CAMS, or data analytics certifications
- Exposure to advanced analytics, machine learning, predictive modeling, or AI-enabled audit techniques
What the Team is Saying
SoFi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive—medical, dental, vision, and mental-health support. Materials also indicate high employer premium contributions on core plans, enhancing overall value.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include fully paid parental leave and extensive family benefits such as fertility, adoption resources, parenting support, and backup childcare/eldercare. Paid caregiver leave and related supports are also highlighted.
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Affordable Benefits — Materials indicate the company covers most or all medical premiums on certain plans, helping keep employee premium costs low. HSA/FSA options further support affordability.
SoFi Insights
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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