SOX Data Analytics & AI Manager

About the Role The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Program Management Office (PMO) and Testing Group at SoFi is part of the Controllership and is responsible for ensuring the company has the necessary internal control and assessment elements in place to meet the SOX requirements. The PMO facilitates risk assessment and scoping, prepares the internal control assessment plan, schedules and conducts walkthroughs, and updates control descriptions and process flowcharts. The Testing team performs SI compliant testing for systems and controls, and the Data Analytics team develops and implements testing automations, evaluates new technologies, and supports reporting and dashboarding for the SOX Audit. What you’ll do: Use data analytics, automation techniques and AI to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the SOX program execution (risk assessments, testing, fraud risk detection, deficiency analysis). Develop, build and lead the SOX Data Analytics and AI program. Create the SOX Data Analytics and AI program framework and related policy/standards. Work closely with the SOX team and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate business objectives into technical specifications for data analytics and automation projects. Lead the integration of AI and automation tools to enhance testing efficiency, including automated continuous control monitoring solutions. Design and implement automated data pipelines, build SQL queries and data extraction scripts for evidence retrieval and control testing, reducing manual intervention. Collaborate with business stakeholders and EPD teams to design and implement integrated solutions that meet business and internal control requirements. Identify opportunities for process improvement through automation within the internal control environment. Partner with other Data Analytics teams across the three lines of defense to drive cross‑functional data analytics projects, such as building a shared data warehouse and code library. Establish internal policies, procedures and standards for the deployment and use of automation and AI within the internal control environment. Collaborate with SOX senior leaders to identify reporting needs and develop dashboards for SOX program monitoring. Maintain ongoing relationships with lines of business to support the SOX process. Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, company policies and complete required training. Support other assignment and ad hoc matters as required. What you’ll need: Bachelor’s degree. 5‑7 or more years of Data Analytics experience, including 2‑3 years within internal audit control teams. Proficiency in SQL, Python and other languages for complex query writing. Experience with business intelligence, data warehousing and dashboarding (Snowflake, Tableau, PowerBI). Ability to work independently and lead in ambiguity in a fast‑paced environment. Understanding of data lineage and integrity. Driven by excellence and a strong commitment to customer success. High integrity, open honest communication, and strong ethical standards. Critical thinking, analytical and strategic skills. Ability to navigate ambiguous environments and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines. High integrity and ability to handle confidential information. Ability to define deliverables, build budgets and project plans, and align resources and specialists for project teams. Strong project management and organizational skills. Strong teamwork and communication skills (oral and written). Nice to have: Experience at a Big 4 Accounting Firm. CPA, CIA/CISA or similar certifications. Preferable experience in FinTech, banking or financial services focused on IT SOX or IT enterprise‑wide risk management and ICFR controls consulting. Practical and deep knowledge of IT/BP SOX, ICFR, COSO and business process controls. Expertise in performing SOX testing, including ITGCs, ITACs, manual controls and key report testing. 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. SoFi provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to protected characteristics. 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. SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture and offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™