Independent Assessment and Review Analyst

SoFi • Greenville, DE

1d • Remote

About The Position

SoFi is seeking an energetic, analytic, and intellectually curious Independent Assessment & Review Analyst to join their Fraud Risk team. This role, part of the 2nd Line of Defense, will conduct assessments of the fraud program's design and operational effectiveness, evaluating prevention, detection, and response capabilities, including processes, tools, skills, and staffing. The analyst will ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance with regulatory standards, identify fraud exposure across business units, products, and channels, and ensure vulnerabilities are recognized and understood. The ideal candidate will have experience in risk management and/or analytic strategy, be an agile learner, think strategically, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. Joining SoFi means becoming part of a forward-thinking company transforming financial services, offering the excitement of a rapidly growing startup with the stability of an industry-leading leadership team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong collaboration, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently or within a group
• 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
• Proficiency in data analysis and deriving meaningful insights for decision-making
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years experience in risk management or analytic strategy within the financial services industry

Responsibilities

• Conduct fraud 1st line program assessments, in part querying against large relational databases
• Improve fraud program resilience by delivering data-driven actionable feedback and recommendations
• Monitor the implementation of recommended improvements and the ongoing evolution of the program to meet dynamic fraud landscapes and regulatory changes
• Record discrepancies between existing controls and the level of risk protection required, highlighting areas where enhancements are needed
• Assess the impact of new products and initiatives to the fraud risk appetite, conducting reviews and providing effective challenge
• Review and assess fraud forecasts and forecasting methodologies, providing strategic insights and recommendations to further enhance accuracy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees