Synchrony

VP, Portfolio Credit Manager

Synchrony$135K — $230K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of strategic analytical experience or 9+ years without a degree.
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience in portfolio management with a focus on credit strategy.
  • Strong programming skills in SAS, R, or Python for data analysis.
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in tackling credit risk challenges.
  • Experience in developing consumer credit risk strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Own client partnerships to minimize risk and grow portfolios.
  • Collaborate across functions to promote portfolio growth and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Develop presentations to communicate credit performance and data-driven decisions.
  • Champion innovative credit and fraud strategies to optimize performance.
  • Provide credit oversight on deal renewals and pricing decisions.
  • Set expectations regarding risk tolerance for stakeholders.
  • Challenge critical credit decisions to safeguard portfolio integrity.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options to work from home or in-office.
  • Collaboration in regular business or team meetings, training, and cultural events.
  • Opportunity for career development through mentoring and special projects.
Full Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

As the Portfolio Credit Manager for Ashley Furniture within the Home & Auto business segment you will hold full ownership of credit management activities and drive P&L outcomes that support the company’s financial objectives. You will lead credit and operational risk assessments, credit policy enforcement, delinquency and fraud mitigation, and portfolio monitoring. In addition, you will influence deal structuring, pricing strategy, and evaluation of new portfolios and programs to optimize performance. This role serves as the primary credit liaison to the clients and internal teams, requiring strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership in delivering business and functional initiatives.

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:

  • Own the partnership with the client to minimize risk exposure for both Synchrony and the retailer partners, while strategically growing the portfolio.

  • Collaborate effectively across functions to promote sustainable portfolio growth, enhance client satisfaction, and improve the customer experience within established risk guidelines.

  • Develop and deliver comprehensive presentations to clients and leadership that communicate credit performance and support data-driven decision making.

  • Champion innovative credit, fraud and authentication risk strategies by leveraging champion/challenger approaches to optimize portfolio performance

  • Provide credit oversight and expert input on deal renewals, new products, and pricing decisions, ensuring alignment with the company’s risk appetite and portfolio objectives.

  • Set clear expectations and guidelines regarding risk tolerance and prudent portfolio growth to internal stakeholders.

  • Maintain a credible, constructive challenge to critical credit decisions and business processes to safeguard portfolio integrity.

  • Lead planning and coordination efforts with client teams to align business plans and strategic priorities.

  • Mentor and develop credit team members by imparting technical knowledge and fostering business acumen.

  • Undertake other responsibilities and special projects as required to support organizational goals

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in a strategic analytical role, or alternatively, 9+ years of equivalent strategic analytical experience without a bachelor’s degree.

  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in portfolio management, emphasizing credit strategy, credit policy, and effective internal and external communications.

  • Strong programming skills in SAS, R, or Python with extensive experience analyzing large data sets using advanced modeling & data mining techniques to generate strategic, actionable credit insights.

  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to exploring complex credit risk challenges, continuously seeking innovative solutions and data-driven insights to enhance portfolio performance.

  • Demonstrated experience developing consumer credit risk strategies.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence Synchrony senior leaders and client stakeholders.

  • Proven leadership experience operating at a strategic level within cross-functional teams.

Grade/Level: 12

The salary range for this position is 135,000.00 - 230,000.00 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.

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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