Synchrony

AVP, Portfolio Credit Manager

Synchrony$115K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in Credit/Risk, Finance, or Analytics; or 8+ years without a degree
  • 3+ years’ experience with large data analysis using SAS, SQL, R or Python
  • Flexibility to travel for business as required

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with retail clients to reduce risk while growing the portfolio
  • Work cross-functionally to enhance client satisfaction and portfolio safety
  • Prepare and present data-driven insights to clients and leadership
  • Lead the development of enhanced credit and fraud risk strategies
  • Provide analytics for pricing and promotional activities
  • Coordinate teams for accurate reporting and MIS requirements
  • Guide on risk appetite and promote prudent growth

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements, with options for remote work
  • Engagement in in-person team activities and training
  • Annual bonus potential based on performance
Full Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

This role will support credit risk management of the Travel Cobrand portfolios.  You will be responsible for Credit Risk reporting and analysis with primary accountability for identifying and managing consumer credit risk across all components of the cardholder life-cycle through data gathering and analytics.  You will support and interact with the client, client teams and with key contacts throughout Synchrony.

Our Way of Working:

We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events. 

*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with retail clients to minimize both Synchrony Financials’ and the retailer’s risk, while continuing to grow the portfolio

  • Work effectively cross-functionally to drive smart growth and client satisfaction delivering safety and soundness in the portfolio

  • Prepare and present client facing and leadership team presentations to facilitate informed decisions

  • Be a leader in driving enhanced strategies, using champion/challenger leanings to manage credit and fraud risk

  • Provide analytics and input for deal and promotional pricing activities

  • Coordinate multisite/country resources to ensure delivery and accuracy of monthly MIS and reporting needs to meet internal and external requirements

  • Coordinate planning cycle with client teams to ensure consistency in business plans

  • Responsible for providing clear guidance to the organization on risk appetite and prudent growth

  • Maintain effective and credible challenge of critical decisions and business processes

  • Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in a consumer and/or commercial Credit/Risk, Finance, or Analytics role; or in lieu of a bachelor's degree, 8+ years in a consumer and/or commercial   Credit/Risk, Finance or Analytics role.

  • 3+ years’ experience analyzing large data sets to derive strategic actionable credit insights including SAS, SQL, R or Python Programming Skills or other related analytic tools

  • Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics:

  • Superb communication skills and experience with interacting successfully at all levels within the Credit organization

  • Outstanding collaborative and team management style

  • Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced environment

  • Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

  • Fraud/Consumer finance experience

  • Experience with Python

  • Proven ability to work with various data sources, data warehouses and database tools

Grade/Level: 11

The salary range for this position is 115,000.00 - 200,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Our Way of Working:

We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events. 

*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • You must be 18 years or older

  • You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Job Family Group:

Credit

About Synchrony

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company at the heart of American commerce and opportunity. From health to home, auto to retail, our Synchrony products have been serving the needs of people and businesses for nearly 100 years. We provide responsible access to credit and banking products to support healthier financial lives for tens of millions of people, enabling them to access the things that matter to them. Additionally, through our innovative products and experiences, we support the growth and operations of some of the country's most respected brands, as well as more than 400,000 small and midsize businesses and health and wellness providers that Americans rely on. Synchrony is proud to be ranked as the country's #2 Best Company to Work For® by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®.
Learn more about Synchrony
Size
18,000 employees
Market Cap
$14.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1993
5 Year Trend
+0.7%
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