Workforce Management Forecasting Analyst

Figure
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Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level professionals with forecasting expertise in contact centers, who can work in a hybrid setup and align with financial services operations.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level professionals with 5+ years in contact center workforce management and forecasting
    — “5+ years of experience in performing WFM functions (specifically forecasting and capacity planning) in a contact center environment required.
  • Candidates who are adept at cross-functional collaboration and building trust with stakeholders
    — “Ability to build rapport and trust with teams cross-functionally and across all levels

Things to consider

  • Must be within a commutable distance to the office and adhere to hybrid work policies
    — “Ability to maintain and follow Hybrid policy and commutable distance to the office
  • No visa sponsorship available — candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
    — “Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position.

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with NICE and telephony systems in your resume and interview responses
    — “Strong knowledge and experience with workforce management software (NICE) and telephony systems (e.g., Automatic Call Distributors, IVR systems
  • Demonstrate your ability to align forecasting with business objectives and strategic goals
    — “Assess forecasting variances and align with business objectives and support strategic decision-making.
  • Showcase your process improvement initiatives and how they enhanced operational efficiency
    — “Identify opportunities for process improvement within the WFM department and assist in implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Accurate forecasting and capacity planning
  • Improved service delivery
  • Process improvements
Typical background
Experience in workforce managementExperience in contact center operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Workforce Management Software (e.g., Nice)Telephony Systems (e.g., Automatic Call Distributors, IVR)Excel/google SheetsProcess ImprovementCapacity PlanningForecasting

Preferred

Advanced Forecasting TechniquesWFM Software

Stack & domain

NICEAutomatic Call DistributorsIVR SystemsExcelGoogle SheetsTeamworkAdaptabilityInterpersonal SkillsWorkforce ManagementForecastingCapacity Planning

About the role

Original posting from Figure via Greenhouse

About Figure

Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain. We’re proving that blockchain isn’t just theory - it’s powering real products used by hundreds of thousands of consumers and institutions. 

By combining blockchain’s transparency and efficiency with AI-driven automation, we’ve reimagined how loans are originated, funded, and traded in secondary markets. From faster processing times to lower costs and reduced bias, our technology is helping borrowers, investors, and financial institutions achieve better outcomes.

Together with our 170+ partners, we’ve originated over $22 billion in home equity loans (HELOCs) on our blockchain-native platform, making Figure the largest non-bank provider of home equity financing in the U.S. Figure’s ecosystem also includes YLDS, an SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin that operates as a tokenized money market fund, and several other products and platforms that are reshaping consumer finance and capital markets. 

We’re proud to be recognized as one of Forbes’ Most Innovative Fintech Startups in 2025 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Finance and Personal Finance.

What You’ll Do

Lead the gathering and analysis of data for forecasting purposes, including historical performance data, volume trends, and seasonality patterns.

Identify and address any deviations from planned staffing levels and service targets.

Assess forecasting variances and align with business objectives and support strategic decision-making.

Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive operational efficiency and improve service delivery.

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in advanced forecasting techniques, models, and tools, ensuring forecast accuracy and reliability.

Conduct regular capacity planning to ensure that staffing levels meet business demands and service level agreements (SLAs).

Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and best practices related to scheduling, forecasting, and capacity planning.

Identify opportunities for process improvement within the WFM department and assist in implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Address volume discrepancies and trends, call arrival pattern deviations, and proactive forecasting practices to ensure successful operations.

Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to drive operational efficiency and improve service delivery.

What We Look For

5+ years of experience in performing WFM functions (specifically forecasting and capacity planning) in a contact center environment required.

Strong knowledge and experience with workforce management software (NICE) and telephony systems (e.g., Automatic Call Distributors, IVR systems.

Excellent working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets, and the ability to organize/analyze data in a structured manner

Focused, self-motivated, and reliable with the ability to stay focused on a task and work independently

Ability to build rapport and trust with teams cross-functionally and across all levels

Possesses a positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and build solid working relationships with all levels of the organization

Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing workload and circumstances effectively as well as respond to new information quickly

Knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment

Ability to maintain and follow Hybrid policy and commutable distance to the office

Adhere to all company security policies and data handling procedures.

Complete mandatory security awareness training within required timeframes.

Promptly report any suspected security incidents or suspicious activity to the Security team.

Salary

Base Compensation Range: $64,000 - $82,500/yr

25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly 

Company equity in the form of RSUs

This is the compensation range for the role in the United States. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, internal equity, and evolving business needs. While most offers are generally made within the middle of the range, final compensation is determined based on the factors above.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans

Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

11 observed holidays and PTO plan

Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Depending on your residential location certain laws might regulate the way Figure manages applicant data. California Residents, please review our California Employee and General Workforce Privacy Notice for further information. By submitting your application, you are agreeing  and acknowledging that you have read and understand the above notice.

Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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Source: Figure careers (Greenhouse)

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