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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 Business Controls Sr. Analyst to support the Independent Risk Management (2LOD) function supporting both Risk and Compliance. This strategic role will partner with the IRM Leadership team to facilitate and drive consistent implementation and execution of core 2LOD Risk Management programs, including but not limited to risk and control self-assessment (RCSA), Issue Management, Supplier Risk Management, and Risk Reporting. The Business Controls Sr. Analyst will function as an advisor to the Chief Risk Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, and help enable satisfactory risk management and control of the IRM function. This is your opportunity to showcase a breadth of strengths: strategy, analysis, problem-solving, performance management, program leadership, cross-functional project management, and more.

By joining So Fi, 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:

• Partner with key members of the IRM leadership team to identify, document, and assess relevant risks and controls

• Conduct walkthroughs of business processes to document process flows and ensure effective controls are in place to mitigate risks

• Manage issues and ensure timely and satisfactory completion of corrective action plans to address the root case and related control gaps

• Learn current and future Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems, and act as an SME for the IRM team

• Conduct timely periodic reviews and updates of RCSAs to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls based on control testing results, effectiveness of issue remediation, any updates to processes, etc.

• Create and maintain risk management reports for various forums and Committees

• Demonstrate strong relationship-building and communication skills in order to support consistent understanding, adoption, and high-quality execution of the enterprise risk management frameworks (policies, programs, processes, etc.) to promote a strong culture of risk management

• Calibrate and drive alignment with program-owners on quality, consistency, and level of depth with RCSAs, Issues Management, and Supplier Risk Management as part of the enterprise risk management framework

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 4+ years of relevant experience developing/managing business controls

• Experience in the banking and/or fintech industry

• Understanding and experience working with the three lines of defense

• Knowledge of banking products, processes, and regulations

• Experience mapping complex processes and identifying control points

• Self-motivated

• Strong attention to detail

• Well organized

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; capable of writing documentation (e.g., policies, standards, procedures)

• Team player, ability to interact positively with management and colleagues

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills

Nice to have:

• Experience with GRC systems, specifically Service Now

• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets and Slides)

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 So Fi page!
So Fi 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.
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