Associate Manager, Opportunities Resolution

SoFi SoFi · Fintech · Jacksonville, FL · OCEO

Associate Manager for Opportunities Resolution at SoFi, managing a team of specialists who handle escalated inquiries and complaints. The role involves coaching, hiring, training, monitoring performance, ensuring compliance, identifying process improvements, and participating in cross-functional projects related to risk and operational efficiency within a financial institution.

What you'd actually do

  1. Independently manage a team of Opportunities Resolution Specialists, monitoring their workload to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources is in place to resolve escalated complaints and inquiries.
  2. Hire, train, motivate, monitor, and coach new Resolution Specialists and serve as a subject matter expert to resolve complex escalated complaints and inquiries as needed.
  3. Ensure that the team follows compliance procedures while providing first-rate customer service. Establish, monitor, and maintain internal policies and procedures, as well as business continuity plans.
  4. Foster an environment focused on identifying issues, providing solutions, and driving innovation to enhance the complaint program.
  5. Hold team members accountable for performance by defining clear goals, objectives, responsibilities, and priorities.

Skills

Required

  • Supervisory or management experience
  • Customer service experience
  • Escalation or complaint resolution experience
  • Proficiency in bank products and services
  • Time management
  • Communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Adaptability to change
  • Independent work
  • Mentoring and coaching

Nice to have

  • Associate's Degree
  • Loan processing experience
  • Student loan originations experience
  • Consumer credit experience
  • Consumer lending experience
  • Knowledge of banking regulations
  • Regulatory complaint resolution experience
  • Financial services industry complaint management experience

What the JD emphasized

  • 2+ years of supervisory or management role in a customer service or call center environment
  • Minimum of 5 years of general customer service experience, preferably with escalation or complaint resolution experience at a bank or financial institution
  • Proficient knowledge of bank products and services such as credit and debit cards
  • Exceptional time management skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required to answer questions and communicate issues clearly & concisely to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to react to change quickly and implement new processes & procedures
  • Work independently with little or no supervision
  • Professional demeanor and excellent work habits are essential
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop others
  • Available for all operating hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Knowledge of banking regulations, laws, and regulatory requirements, with a focus on regulatory complaint resolution