Credit Bureau Business Analyst

<div class="content-intro"><p><a href="https://www.sofi.com/sofi-employee-applicant-privacy-notice/" target="_blank"><strong>Employee Applicant Privacy Notice</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Who we are:</strong></p> <div> <p>Shape a brighter financial future with us.</p> <p>Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.</p> <p>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. <strong>Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.</strong></p> </div></div><p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Credit Bureau Business Analyst</strong> is a highly autonomous individual contributor responsible for owning bureau relationships, driving data-informed strategy, and executing against SoFi's Credit Reporting Agency (CRA) initiatives.</p> <p>This role sits at the intersection of <strong>credit data, vendor management, and business strategy</strong>—requiring someone who can move beyond reporting to <strong>analyze, influence, and drive decisions</strong> across the credit bureau ecosystem. You will work directly with bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax) and internal partners to optimize data usage, improve outcomes, and support risk and product strategies.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the <strong>primary owner and point of contact</strong> for assigned credit bureau relationships, working directly with Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, and other data providers</li> <li>Drive <strong>end-to-end bureau execution and strategy</strong> for products and initiatives, including issue resolution, data quality improvements, and rule interpretation</li> <li>Use <strong>SQL and data analysis</strong> to identify trends, uncover root causes, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations</li> <li>Analyze <strong>credit data performance, dispute trends, and bureau feedback</strong> to proactively identify risks and optimization opportunities</li> <li>Partner cross-functionally with <strong>Risk, Product, Compliance, Legal, Disputes, Procurement, and Data teams</strong> to align on strategy and execution</li> <li>Lead and contribute to initiatives with <strong>department- and function-level impact</strong>, including new product onboarding and bureau-related programs</li> <li>Evaluate trade-offs and make <strong>principle-based decisions</strong> that balance risk, cost, and customer impact</li> <li>Support and enhance <strong>risk management and compliance controls</strong> related to credit data (FCRA and related regulations)</li> <li>Provide clear, concise <strong>reporting and insights</strong> to leadership, including performance trends, risks, and opportunities</li> <li>Proactively communicate progress, blockers, and escalations, operating with a high level of ownership and accountability</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You'll Need</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience</li> <li>Direct experience working with <strong>credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax)</strong> or third-party credit data providers</li> <li>Demonstrated experience <strong>owning or directly managing external vendor or bureau relationships</strong></li> <li>Hands-on experience using <strong>SQL</strong> to analyze data and support decision-making</li> <li>Proven ability to operate independently and drive <strong>cross-functional initiatives</strong> from problem identification through execution</li> <li>Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect <strong>data insights to business impact</strong></li> <li>Working knowledge of <strong>FCRA and GLBA</strong></li> <li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to <strong>influence stakeholders without direct authority</strong></li> <li>Ability to thrive in <strong>ambiguous or evolving environments</strong> and drive clarity</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in <strong>risk strategy, credit strategy, or fraud strategy environments</strong></li> <li>Experience supporting multiple products or business lines</li> <li>Exposure to <strong>vendor negotiations, procurement, or cost optimization initiatives</strong></li> <li>Experience with <strong>disputes operations, audits, or regulatory reviews</strong></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="gmail_default"><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong></div> <div class="gmail_default">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.&nbsp;</div> <div class="gmail_default">&nbsp;</div> <div class="gmail_default">To view all of our comprehensive&nbsp;and competitive&nbsp;benefits, visit our&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://sofietyinfo.sofi.com/sofi-benefits" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sofietyinfo.sofi.com/sofi-benefits&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1667318410571000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZqbRtznVe1JsWWUOWQUnN">Benefits at SoFi</a>&nbsp;</strong>page!</div> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.</span></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</span></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights</span></a></h5> <h5 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. 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