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Credit Bureau Business Analyst

Social Finance, Inc. (SoFi), Cottonwood Heights, UT, United States


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The Role
The Credit Bureau Business Analyst 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.

This role sits at the intersection of credit data, vendor management, and business strategy—requiring someone who can move beyond reporting to analyze, influence, and drive decisions 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.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the

primary owner and point of contact

for assigned credit bureau relationships, working directly with Experian, TransUnion, Equifax, and other data providers

Drive

end-to-end bureau execution and strategy

for products and initiatives, including issue resolution, data quality improvements, and rule interpretation

Use

SQL

and data analysis to identify trends, uncover root causes, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations

Analyze

credit data performance, dispute trends, and bureau feedback

to proactively identify risks and optimization opportunities

Partner cross-functionally with

Risk, Product, Compliance, Legal, Disputes, Procurement, and Data teams

to align on strategy and execution

Lead and contribute to initiatives with

department- and function-level impact , including new product onboarding and bureau-related programs

Evaluate trade-offs and make

principle-based decisions

that balance risk, cost, and customer impact

Support and enhance

risk management and compliance controls

related to credit data (FCRA and related regulations)

Provide clear, concise

reporting and insights

to leadership, including performance trends, risks, and opportunities

Proactively communicate progress, blockers, and escalations, operating with a high level of ownership and accountability

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience

Direct experience working with

credit bureaus

(Experian, TransUnion, Equifax) or third‑party credit data providers

Demonstrated experience owning or directly managing external vendor or bureau relationships

Hands‑on experience using

SQL

to analyze data and support decision‑making

Proven ability to operate independently and drive cross‑functional initiatives from problem identification through execution

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect

data insights to business impact

Working knowledge of

FCRA and GLBA

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to

influence stakeholders without direct authority

Ability to thrive in

ambiguous or evolving environments

and drive clarity

Nice to Have

Experience in

risk strategy, credit strategy, or fraud strategy environments

Experience supporting multiple products or business lines

Exposure to

vendor negotiations, procurement, or cost optimization initiatives

Experience with

disputes operations, audits, or regulatory reviews

Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this role is $70,400.00 - $132,000.00 per year. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location. This role is also eligible for a bonus and competitive benefits. To learn more, visit the

Benefits at SoFi

page.

SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.

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