Director, Risk Data Analytics

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Who We Are

Shape a brighter financial future with us. At SoFi, we are changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. As a next-generation financial services company and national bank, we leverage innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. Leading the industry transformation, our work directly impacts lives, guided by our core values. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.

The Role

SoFi’s Director of Data Analytics (2LOD) is a key leadership position within our growing second line of defense organization. This strategic role is vital for implementing SoFi’s member trust-oriented strategy by building a best-in-class risk management team. You will work closely with the VP, Head of Risk Analytics, and provide the necessary data analytics tools to guide measurement, strategy, and data-driven decision-making. Your tasks will involve developing complex business analytics and applying state-of-the-art methodologies to solve business problems. As we execute our mission to help more members get their money right, this role is crucial for our second line of defense.

What You’ll Do

• Build and mentor a new Data Analytics team within the 2LOD Risk Analytics function, aligning deliverables and resourcing new team members.
• Collaborate with the VP of Risk Analytics and other leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive data analytics strategy aligned with risk management objectives.
• Identify business opportunities with senior leaders, translating them into actionable projects with analytical solutions and insights.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced statistical and analytical solutions to support risk oversight in key risk stripes, making actionable recommendations.
• Assess long-term opportunities and the value of new risk-related data sources and techniques to ensure a competitive advantage.
• Present complex data and analytics findings to Risk and Business Unit leaders for informed decision-making.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor in analytics-related matters.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data analytics to improve risk management performance.

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of experience in data and analytics within the risk organizations of U.S. global financial institutions, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• Extensive experience in developing and deploying analytical solutions from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of data science and statistical methodologies, especially in risk analytics roles.
• Experience in enabling service models and delivering SLA-based services to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex analytics clearly to all organizational levels, including executives.
• Strong presentation skills, comfortable with public speaking in various forums, including regulatory examinations.
• Proven experience in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and SQL.
• Confidence to influence diverse individuals at all levels of technical and business leadership.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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