Independent Testing Senior Manager

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The role:

The Independent Testing Senior Manager will be responsible for the continued development, execution and implementation of SoFi’s second line of defense (2LOD) control testing function. This role will be responsible for testing the design and operational effectiveness of controls in a wide range of risk areas including but not limited to lending and deposit products, investment products, partnership affiliates, and technology services.  

As a member of the 2LOD, the Independent Testing Senior Manager is responsible for the development and ongoing enhancement of the controls testing policy, standards and procedures to define the program as well as the execution of testing to ensure controls are designed and are operating effectively. The Senior Manager will partner and collaborate with other 2LOD areas and the first line of defense (1LOD) to ensure all testing, reviews, corrective action plans, documentation, and reports are in compliance with operational, regulatory, and company guidelines, policies, and procedures.

What you’ll do:

• Independently execute and maintain a risk-based control testing program to review and challenge the design adequacy and effectiveness of key controls across the enterprise
• Proactively identify and implement testing automation and analytics to efficiently expand coverage of control monitoring
• Implement and continuously improve automated control validation strategies
• Work with other 2LOD partners to build cohesive control testing strategies 
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and actionable reporting to leadership and governance committees
• Work closely with senior leadership across the enterprise, in all three lines of defense, to support the continued maturation of the control environment

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of relevant operational risk testing, regulatory, examination or Internal Audit experience
• Strong understanding of control frameworks, testing methodologies, and risk assessments
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to positively influence all levels of personnel, including senior leadership
• Strong understanding of risk governance and second line of defense processes used to review and challenge front line business unit risk management processes
• Wide breadth of knowledge regarding primary risks associated with the products and services SoFi offers
• Experience in banking and/or fintech industry, including regulatory experience
• Proven success building and implementing control testing programs to evaluate the design and adequacy and effectiveness of key controls
• Exceptional data visualization skills
• Self-motivated with strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to change; comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Excellent critical and creative thinking, decision-making and innovative problem-solving skills

Nice to have: 

• Tableau data visualization and analysis
• Experience working in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
• Advanced degree; relevant industry certifications, for example, CPA, CCRM, ACAMS; Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); ability to drive innovation, new practices; experience interacting with regulators (Federal Reserve, OCC, CFPB)
• Multi-lingual (Spanish)

 

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!

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