Staff Data Analyst - Internal Audit

SoFi; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SoFi is hiring a Staff Data Analyst to support Internal Audit with analytics solutions across the audit lifecycle. You will collaborate with audit teams to identify analytics opportunities and build dashboards and automated testing routines.

You will also partner with data owners to ensure data quality and document analytics procedures. This role focuses on leveraging AI and ML to enhance audit planning, testing, monitoring, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Data Analytics and Internal Audit, Risk Management, Data Science, Compliance, or 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 producing reports, dashboards, analyses, or automated data processes.
• Familiarity with data visualization and BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with audit teams to identify analytics opportunities across planning, fieldwork, reporting, and continuous monitoring.
• Help design and improve automated testing routines and recurring monitoring processes.
• Build and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and reports for audit results, risk indicators, and monitoring outcomes.
• Partner with data owners to understand business processes, data structures, definitions, and data-quality considerations.
• Document analytics procedures, assumptions, data sources, testing logic, and results in line with Internal Audit standards.
• Track emerging analytics, automation, and audit technologies and recommend improvements to Internal Audit processes.
• Apply curiosity and a learning mindset for AI, ML, automation, and advanced analytics.

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel

Alteryx

R

Tableau

Power BI

dbt

Git

GitHub

AI/ML

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree (Data Science / CS / IS / Math / Stats / Finance / related)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Git

GitHub

dbt

Job description

SoFi is hiring a Staff Data Analyst to support Internal Audit with analytics solutions across the audit lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with audit teams to find analytics opportunities across planning, fieldwork, reporting, and continuous monitoring.
• Help design and improve automated testing routines and recurring monitoring processes.
• Build and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and reports for audit results, risk indicators, and monitoring outcomes.
• Partner 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 line with Internal Audit standards.
• Track emerging analytics, automation, and audit technologies and recommend improvements to Internal Audit processes.
• Apply curiosity and a learning mindset for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics.
• Identify and evaluate responsible use cases for AI and 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.

Requirements

• 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 producing reports, dashboards, analyses, or automated data processes.
• Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including 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, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, ask thoughtful questions, and collaborate effectively.
• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, business processes, and audit methodologies.

Technologies

• SQL, Python, Excel, Alteryx, R
• Tableau, Power BI
• dbt, Git, GitHub
• Artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation

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.

Benefits

To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page.

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.

Location: Frisco, TX (onsite)

Minimum Experience: 1+ years