Operations Efficiency Analyst

SoFi SoFi · Fintech · Cottonwood Heights, UT · Member Service Delivery Strategy

This role supports the Operations Business Analytics & Efficiency team by conducting in-depth data analysis to identify opportunities for expense efficiency and operational improvement. The Analyst plays a key role in tracking the performance of value-capture initiatives, helping to build and maintain the analytical foundation that promotes data-driven decision-making and operational transparency across the organization.

What you'd actually do

  1. Conduct root cause analysis on operational performance gaps and inefficiencies, proposing data-backed solutions to improve key metrics like cost-per-unit, agent productivity, and demand.
  2. Build and refine analytical models (primarily in Google Sheets) to support forecasting, scenario planning, and cost-benefit analyses for new operational initiatives.
  3. Ensure data quality and reporting accuracy, maintaining clear documentation of data definitions, methodologies, and analytical processes.
  4. Collaborate with team members, Operations Leadership, and Finance partners to gather requirements and deliver timely analytical insights.
  5. Develop a strong working knowledge of core operational processes to better inform analysis and recommendations.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
  • High attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to interpret data and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting data clearly to a non-technical audience.
  • Eagerness to tackle complex problems and a proactive approach to identifying data-driven solutions.

Nice to have

  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Familiarity with data warehousing or ETL concepts.
  • Previous experience in a high-volume, operations environment.