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SoFi · 7 hours ago

Policy Research & Operations Analyst

DC-Baltimore Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$99K/yr - $186K/yr

4+ years exp

SoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank focused on transforming personal finance. The Policy Research & Operations Analyst will conduct research and analysis on legislative proposals, manage operations within the Policy and Government Affairs team, and prepare materials for senior executives, ensuring effective communication and strategic insights.

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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on public policy proposals to assess their potential impact

Synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership

Manage on-demand requests for policy-related information from SoFi executives across the organization

Provide ongoing intelligence on the policy landscape and tracking

Develop clear, concise, and impactful briefing materials for senior executives in preparation for engagements with policymakers and other key stakeholders

Serve as a central point of contact for internal inquiries, collaborating effectively with legal, compliance, and various business units to ensure timely responses and insight

Take ownership of all Policy and Government Affairs back-office operations, including budget management, consultant onboarding, and oversight of external consultant contracts and their deliverables

Support the timely filings of lobbying disclosures for SoFi and work to identify and implement efficiencies to streamline team workflows

Lead the tracking of programmatic success metrics and performance objectives for the Policy and Government Affairs program

Support the Director in developing key metrics and ensure clear visibility into our impact and progress for the business

Qualification

Policy ResearchData AnalysisProject ManagementBudget ManagementExecutive CommunicationInformation ManagementBachelor's DegreeCross-Functional CollaborationAttention to DetailSelf-Motivation

Required

4+ years of progressive experience in a research, analysis, operations, or project management role, ideally within a public policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs, or legal program

Demonstrated expertise in conducting thorough research, analyzing complex information, and synthesizing findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights

Exceptional organizational and project management skills with a proven track record of managing budgets, overseeing contracts and deliverables, and effectively handling multiple concurrent projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a particular emphasis on developing professional, impactful reports, briefing materials, and executive summaries

Adept at managing information flow, responding to on-demand requests, and delivering timely, accurate intelligence to senior stakeholders

High degree of self-motivation, curiosity, proactivity, and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field