Synchrony

AVP, Risk Testing Lead

Synchrony$75K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in Audit, Testing, or Assurance function; or 7+ years in lieu of degree.
  • 3+ years of experience with banking laws and regulations.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; knowledge of SAS and Tableau is a plus.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel for business when required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute control testing to mitigate key risks.
  • Document test results to meet deadlines and standards.
  • Identify control gaps and discuss solutions with management.
  • Communicate test results and updates to stakeholders effectively.
  • Challenge business assessments of risks and controls.
  • Influence process owners to implement necessary modifications.
  • Guide process owners on risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Flexibility to work from home or in-office near one of the Hubs.
  • Annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Full Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

This position is responsible for conducting control testing activities of Synchrony Bank (“SYB”) and Synchrony Financial (“SYF”) to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations, internal policies and procedures and ensure prompt remediation of control deficiencies. The role focuses on engagement planning and execution of testing for controls that mitigate operational, regulatory, and financial risks. Control testing is an independent 2nd line assurance process that, together with 1st line business surveillance and 3rd line independent audit, make up the three lines of defense that are the cornerstone of an effective control framework.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute control testing to ensure that key risks are mitigated.

  • Document detailed test results to reperformance standards and meet required deadlines.

  • Identify control gaps and potential issues, discuss viable solutions with the business to address gaps, and obtain management action plans for remediation.

  • Communicate test results to leaders and other stakeholders throughout the business and provide periodic updates regarding status of testing activities.

  • Provide effective challenge to the business regarding the assessment of risks and controls.

  • Influence stakeholders and process owners to implement necessary process and control modifications to mitigate operational, regulatory, and financial risks.

  • Provide guidance to process owners regarding key risks and mitigation strategies.

  • Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of Audit, Testing, Quality or other Assurance function; in lieu of a degree 7+ years of Audit, Testing, Quality or other Assurance function in a financial institution.

  • 3+ years in banking laws and regulations

  • Experience applying analytical skills and attention to detail (knowledge of SAS and Tableau a plus)

  • Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Desired Characteristics:

  • Experience using AI to develop testing scripts

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

  • Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines

  • Experience using Synchrony’s systems of record, data warehouses or other applications utilized for credit, deposit and lease products

  • Experience in Client Development & Sales

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Grade/Level: 10

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 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:

Risk Management

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%
NASDAQ

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