Senior Manager, AML Model Management (San Francisco) Job at SoFi, San Francisco, CA

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  • SoFi
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Who we are:

Shape a brighter financial future with us.

Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.

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. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.

The role:

The AML Analytics Senior Manager, Model Management, will lead the Model Management team within the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Analytics program. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of AML models, including development, implementation, optimization, and validation. The manager will also oversee vendor integrations, ensure model governance, and provide comprehensive reporting to oversight bodies. This role will also support AML governance initiatives including risk assessments and internal/external inquiries.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead and manage the Model Management team, including performance management, mentorship, and resource allocation.
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of AML models across multiple product lines (banking, brokerage, lending) to ensure robust risk coverage.
  • Manage and optimize AML applications to ensure conceptually sound design, proper implementation, and acceptable performance.
  • Act as a key point of contact for Model Risk Management matters, collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g., Compliance, Technology, Business Units) and external partners (e.g., vendors, regulators).
  • Partner with technical teams (developers, program managers, data analysts) to deliver AML technology transformation initiatives related to models and systems.
  • Communicate complex model-related information to both technical and non-technical audiences in a clear and concise manner.
  • Oversee the research, compilation, and evaluation of large datasets for AML threat detection and model building.
  • Direct the building and refinement of experimental models using machine learning and statistical modeling methods (supervised and unsupervised learning).
  • Present model performance reports and key metrics to senior management and relevant committees
  • Identify and implement process improvements within the Model Management function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant areas.
  • 10+ years of experience in the finance industry focusing on BSA/AML, OFAC, or fraud modeling/analytics.
  • Strong statistical/data analytical skills, including data quality validation and predictive modeling experience in SQL, R, and/or Python.
  • Knowledge of and ability to leverage traditional databases, cloud-based computing, and distributed computing.
  • Experience supporting and managing AML governance-related responsibilities, including risk assessments, internal/external audits, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and across different business lines.
  • In-depth knowledge of AML regulations and the USA PATRIOT Act.
  • Familiarity with regulatory guidance on Model Risk Management (Federal Reserve SR Letter 11-7, OCC Bulletin 2011-12, FDIC FIL 22-2017, DFS504).
  • Experience with data visualization (e.g., Tableau) and data monitoring systems (e.g., DataDog, Monte Carlo).
  • Experience with cloud data infrastructure (e.g., Snowflake), automated transaction monitoring (e.g., Verafin), and customer/transaction screening (e.g., LexisNexis).
  • Experience with infrastructure automation software (e.g., Terraform) and familiarity with virtualization and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • CAMS certification preferred.
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 comprehensiveand competitivebenefits, visit our page! 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. 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. New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights SoFi is committed to embracing diversity. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email [email protected]. Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time. Internal Employees If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

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