Social Finance, or SoFi as they are known to millions, is a San Francisco based finance company that makes money simple. SoFi creates modern financial products and offers financial services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money as efficiently as possible. Their overall goal is to help people find complete financial independence.
SoFi CEO Anthony Noto, said, "From being at the forefront of student loan refinancing to employing the latest technology in our products, we are always working on new ways to bring our nearly one million members more opportunities to achieve their goals--no matter where they are in their financial journey."
Diving Into the Values at Social Finance
Value Driven
SoFi is very much a values-driven company. They say that their values define them. They have a thorough list of values that aren't just about what they do as a company, but how they do it. Those values are:
Breanna Zumbrunnen, an Office Coordinator, said, "SoFi prioritizes its employees and its members. They also allow me to think outside of the box--which has helped me develop into a better individual both in my professional and personal life."
The Culture at Social Finance
A People Culture
The culture at SoFi is built on collaboration and transparency, and on the company's set of values. One way the company encourages innovation and collaboration is through several company-wide meetings a month. These meetings keep employees informed and allows them a platform to speak up.
SoFi employee Taylor Clark said, "SoFi is a dream come true -- working on innovative products across teams to help real people realize financial independence, being a part of the One SoFi culture, and having a passionate and engaged leadership team makes coming to work every day easy."
It is also a place that people come to work to do work that helps people, betters their lives. Joy Gamble, a Mortgage Loan Originator, said, "SoFi gives me the opportunity to have a positive impact on people's lives. They also care about their members and their staff, and work hard to provide the best experience for both."
The Office at Social Finance
SoFi offices are open, collaborative spaces that are designed to get the best out of its employees. The HQ is located in the heart of San Francisco, and comes with all the amazing perks there are to be had when being located in such a culturally diverse place. But the company has locations all over the states, to be able to expand its customer reach as far as possible to align with their goals. The other office locations are:
The Benefits at Social Finance
Benefits at SoFi are SoGood
SoFi is a company that takes care of people. It starts with its customers but it extends into its employees. And SoFi takes care of its employees very well. A few things right off the bat that SoFi offers employees in the benefits realm are:
A SoFi employee said, "Making the move to Sofi has been one of the best career decisions I have made. It's refreshing to work for a company that is truly invested in helping people achieve financial wellness. The energy and excitement here is fantastic."
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. The company offers several wellness benefits, such as subsidized gym memberships, fertility programs, flexible time off, and family planning options. There are tons of chances to learn and grow at SoFi, as they offer all sorts of educational programs, in-depth training, leadership development programs, and mentorships.
Doug Remington, a Wealth Strategy Associate, said, "SoFi's a great place to learn, grow, and apply your strengths. The team has a member focus in how we build products and works at an exciting pace to iterate daily."
