Sean Friedman Sowder
About Sean Friedman Sowder
Sean Friedman Sowder is a Tax Analyst currently working at The Standard in Portland, Oregon. He has a background in financial analysis and claims reconciliation, with previous roles at Epiq Systems, First Tech Federal Credit Union, and Seterus, Inc.
Current Role at The Standard
Sean Friedman Sowder has been employed as a Tax Analyst at The Standard since 2020. In this role, he analyzes premium data to determine annual taxation rates for benefit payments. He also utilizes lean problem-solving methodology to identify gaps in process training and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure continuity of information within the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Before joining The Standard, Sean worked as a Financial Analyst at First Tech Federal Credit Union from 2016 to 2019. His responsibilities included analyzing financial data and providing insights to support decision-making. Prior to that, he served as a Sr. Claims Reconciliation Analyst at Seterus, Inc. (IBM) from 2013 to 2016, where he focused on claims analysis and reconciliation.
Early Career Background
Sean's early career included a position as a Courtesy Clerk at Safeway in 2005 for three months. He also briefly worked as a Claims Analyst at Epiq Systems in 2013. These roles provided him with foundational experience in customer service and claims processing.
Educational Background
Sean studied at Lane Community College from 2008 to 2011, where he completed coursework that laid the groundwork for his career in finance. He then attended the University of Oregon from 2011 to 2013, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Economics.