SoFi
Staff Data Analyst - Internal Audit
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in data analytics, internal audit, or a related field, along with proficiency in tools like SQL, Python, or Alteryx. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical insights to non-technical stakeholders are essential for this role.
Responsibilities
The Staff Data Analyst will support the Internal Audit department by developing data analytics solutions for audit planning, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring. They will collaborate with audit teams and stakeholders to analyze complex datasets, identify trends, and create automated reporting dashboards.
About the role
Employee Applicant Privacy Notice 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. 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 Rights SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. 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 accommodations@sofi.com. We are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico at this time. Internal Employees If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.